Curriculum provision
It is an expectation of the Prevent duty that providers will use opportunities in the curriculum to challenge extremism and to promote British values.
Extremism is defined as: 'Vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values and calls for the death of members of our armed forces, whether in this country or overseas'.
British values are defined as: 'Democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs'.
Activity
How can British values, challenging extremism and preventing the exploitation of vulnerable individuals be integrated into curriculum areas?
Use the notepad to record your thoughts, and then click on the link below to view our suggestions.
Having looked at the suggestions, consider how far your organisation has integrated the Prevent duty into the curriculum offer. Use your notepad to record actions you wish to take.
How can British values and preventing the exploitation of vulnerable individuals be integrated into curriculum areas?
- Use of opportunities in the curriculum e.g. the teaching of health and safety law and employment law in vocational areas
- Discussion about the impact of democracy in topics taught e.g. health and safety and employment law
- Rules for effective classroom behaviour which demonstrate tolerance and mutual respect for faiths and beliefs
- Discussion of individual freedom in relation to careers and education
- Critical analysis of online content
- Staff to develop critical thinking approaches to all teaching
- Support apprentices to see how British values eg mutual respect and tolerance are relevent to their workplace experience
- Support a positive environment to discuss challenging and current issues with students
- Provide positive encouragement to students to engage in activism and politics but avoid extremism.
For further support see the Education and Training Foundation Prevent for FE and Training website