British values

The fundamental British values of: democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs are already implicitly embedded in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Democracy

Let children know their views count and encourage everyone to value each other’s opinions and values. We can help demonstrate democracy in action, for example, by letting children share views on what activity should come next with a show of hands. We provide activities that involve turn-taking, sharing and collaboration

By giving children opportunities to develop inquiring minds by creating an atmosphere at your setting where all questions are valued.

Rule of Law

Ensuring that children understand their own and others’ behaviour and its consequences, helping them to distinguish right from wrong.

Working with children to create the rules and the codes of behaviour, such as agreeing the rules about tidying up, and also ensuring children understand that the rules apply to everyone.

Individual liberty

Providing opportunities for children to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and increase their confidence in their own abilities, for example, through allowing children to take risks on an obstacle course and talking about their experiences and learning

Encouraging a range of experiences that allow children to explore the language of feelings and responsibility, reflect on their differences and understand everyone is free to have different opinions.

Mutual respect and tolerance

Encourage and explain to children about the importance of tolerant behaviours, such as sharing and respecting each other’s opinions

Promote diverse attitudes and challenge stereotypes, for example, by sharing stories that reflect and value the diversity of children’s experiences

Provide resources and activities that challenge gender, cultural and racial stereotyping

Create an ethos of inclusivity and tolerance at your setting where views, faiths, cultures and races are valued

Arrange visits whereby children can engage with the wider community

Encourage children to acquire a tolerance, appreciation and respect for their own and other cultures by discussing with children the similarities and differences between themselves and others; and among families, faiths, communities, cultures and traditions

Share and discuss practices, celebrations and experiences

This list is not exhaustive, everything we do at Elgin pre-school has these disciplines embedded in all our play and learning.