British values are described as:
“Fundamental British values first set out in the Government’s Prevent strategy, are democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. The promotion of fundamental British values will be reflected in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and exemplified in an age-appropriate way through practice guidance”
- Democracy
- The rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Mutual respect and tolerance
- Celebrating and marking British occasions and festivals
- Teaching children to listen to each other and wait before speaking, how to have a conversation
- Kindness, helpful, respectful of others
- Table manners
- Learning about our heritage and history
- Being polite, saying please and thank you
- Listening during story and song time
- Teaching empathy and understanding
- Appropriate behaviour and learning right from wrong
- Taking turns and sharing
- Learning British weather and seasons
- Being part of local community through outings and partnerships with local schools, nurseries etc
- Making friends and friendship
- Tolerating others and mutual respect
- Cooking, eating and learning about traditional British food
- Celebrating British authors and illustrators