Applying the ideas
Challenge 1
Sam, a course leader who manages hairdressing for students and apprentices, asks how the staff can find opportunities to explore British values in their subject area.
At the last course meeting the staff were at a loss for ideas and don't think there are any natural opportunities.
What advice would you give Sam?
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You could suggest that the staff start by looking at the legislation which covers hairdressing as a business.
Rule of Law: the course will already include a study of Health and Safety. Teachers might also discuss employment law and tax law with students.
Staff could then discuss how these laws and changes to laws come about through the political process; this will cover the study of democracy.
The course will already include tolerance and mutual respect through equality and diversity. Staff can discuss how tolerance and mutual respect and equality and diversity contribute to a good working environment and make commercial sense in the workplace
Individual freedom can be covered through careers discussions and advice. Similar advice could be given for all vocational courses.
Challenge 2
The finance office staff are mystified about how they can integrate British values into their practice. What advice would you give them?
All provider staff will be required to comply with the Equality Act 2010.
The provider code of conduct will usually make reference in some form to the need to treat all colleagues, students and external contacts with tolerance and mutual respect.
All staff are required to conform to the institution's policies and procedures and to comply with legislation. All of this enables staff to exemplify to British values.
Staff may find other opportunities to exemplify and promote British values e.g. through helping to support student elections.