Prevent for Leaders and Managers

What are 'British values'?

Whilst opinion on what constitutes 'Being British' and 'British values' may be varied, these are defined under the Duty:

democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

Mutual respect and tolerance will include encouraging students to respect other people with particular regard to the protected characteristics of the Equality Act [2010]

Source: Prevent Duty Guidance

Activity

As opinion on what constitutes 'British values' may vary in your institution, how will you best ensure that all staff 'buy into' this definition? this definition?

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Staff will find that they already cover much of British values in the curriculum.

Staff could start by reviewing the content of British values including mutual respect and tolerance and then review where they need to make any additions eg promoting democracy.

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Personal support

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Support Me

The following links highlight sources of support for you if you are personally affected by any of the issues raised in this course. Select a link to open it in a new window.

Samaritans A confidential telephone or email listening service if you need to talk about your own experiences.

SupportLine Offers confidential emotional support by telephone, email and post, working to help develop healthy and positive coping strategies. They also keep details of counsellors, agencies and support groups throughout the UK.

Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA) Provides support, friendship and advice for any adult whose life has been affected by childhood abuse.

Support for Learners

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ChildLine Offers support, advice and guidance for anyone up to the age of 18 on a variety of topics, including abuse.

Respond A national, free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties.

TheSite Young adult oriented searchable website offering support, advice and guidance on a wide range of topics, including abuse.

Information, Advice and Guidance

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Ann Craft Trust An organisation focused on safeguarding people with learning disabilities.

Department of Health The Department of Health website contains useful information about safeguarding adults.