Fundamental British values

This short CACHE endorsed course explores the various British values - the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. The course acquaints candidates to British values and how to incorporate them in their value systems. Through this course, learn what fundamental British values is, their importance, and to actively promote them in education and childcare.


Learning outcomes

You will learn how to promote British values as part of Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) in schools
You will know how a school can include British values in their values and ethos
You will also know how an early years setting can promote British values

Advantages of this course

The British government believes that the promotion of these values will make British children and young people more prepared for life in modern Britain, and make them more resilient to attempts to radicalise them. Including these values in schools and childcare meets the legal requirements of the Prevent Duty, and promotes the wider SMSC development of the children and young people. This course, therefore, is important and relevant to all staff working in an educational setting.
Each value is explained in this course, and guidance is given on how to explain this to children and young people. Consider how to relate each value to the children you support, if you teach Year 9 pupils, for example, then being encouraged to choose your GCSE options can be seen as individual liberty.
Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge

On completion of this course, you will have the option of purchasing a CACHE certificate. This certificate must not be confused with nationally regulated qualification achievement.


Endorsement statement

Our short course has been reviewed by a Subject Specialist in childcare and endorsed by CACHE demonstrating the quality and rigor. CACHE is a trading name of NCFE (registered company number 02896700) and CACHE; Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education; and NNEB are registered trademarks owned by NCFE. This is an unregulated programme and is not a nationally recognised qualification.