Learners are likely to come from a wide variety of backgrounds and whilst some will have some idea about what is meant by British Values many will not or may be confused. There are some complex concepts that will need to be broken down into understandable language.
Know about democracy.
A representative democracy which is based on power being held by elected representatives.
An accountable democracy where people can vote for their representatives and vote them out if they do not like the decisions they make.
A participatory democracy where people can become involved in politics - e.g joining a party, trade union or pressure group, campaigning in elections.
Regional (Scotland Northern Ireland and Wales)
National
European
Referenda
Joining pressure groups
Joining trade unions
Taking part in peaceful campaigns and lawful protest.
Give a definition of the term democracy.
Outline different democratic practices.
Identify democratic organisations in Britain.
Outline ways for individuals in Britain to get involved in the democratic process within their own communities and at a national level.
Know about the rule of law.
e.g. that fair law should govern the country and that the law should apply equally to everyone, including government so:
a) No one is more powerful than the law.
b) Everyone is equal under the law.
c) Judges apply the law independently
So the rule of law is a set of rules that protects peoples rights and stops dictatorship.
e.g. equality, protection of rights, fairness, keeping public order.
e.g. prison sentence, fines, community orders, suspended sentence, tagging etc.
e.g compulsory education, driving on the left hand side of the road, the use of mobile phones whilst driving, Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Give a definition of the term 'rule of law'.
Identify different laws in own part of the United Kingdom, including some which are particularly relevant in their own lives.
Outline benefits of living under the rule of law.
Outline possible consequences for individuals of breaking the law.
Know about individual liberty.
e.g the liberty (freedom) of an individual to make choices and decisions where they are not controlled by government and law
e.g. freedom of association, freedom of thought, belief and religion, freedom of speech and peaceful protest, the right to a fair trial, the right to life.
Give a definition of the term 'individual liberty'.
Identify individual liberties currently enjoyed by people in Britain.
Know about mutual respect and tolerance.
Outline some different faiths and beliefs held by groups of people in Britain, including those most prevalent within own community.
Describe ways in which individuals can show mutual respect and tolerance to people with different faiths and beliefs.
Give reasons why it is important to respect and tolerate people with different beliefs and views from one's own.
Know about extremism.
An understanding of what is meant by terrorism such as "the use of threat of action designed to influence the government or intimidate the public which is done for the purpose of advancing a political, religious or ideological cause and which endangers or causes serious harm to people or property, or seriously disrupts or interferes with an electronic system. (Terrorism Act, 2000)
An understanding of what is meant by radicalisation such as attempts by individuals or groups to convince others to adopt extreme views and potentially engage in unlawful activities.
Examples of what an extremist group might do could involve breaking the law: bullying, threatening, and/or intimidating someone because they don't share the same belief/views, causing damage to property to get a political viewpoint across.
Examples of what an extremist group might do that would be terrorist activity: calls for the death of members of the armed forces and the police, unlawful violence against others, murder.
State what is meant by 'extremism', giving examples of different extremist beliefs.
Outline how extremist groups can sometimes engage in criminal activity, giving examples of illegal actions carried out by particular groups.
Know about keeping safe from radicalisation.
e.g Propaganda particularly on the internet and social media sites
Befriending to become part of a group or 'community'
Targeting those identified as susceptible and marginalised - such as by gender, age, economic class or ethnicity
Indoctrination of young children through cartoons, video games
High risk activities: online contact with strangers; viewing videos/posts online; sharing personal/intimate information/images that leave them open to blackmail/manipulation online; attending groups where people hold strong/extremist views; entering into friendships with people with strong/extremist views; doing favours for people or getting involved in activities where they are not sure of the purpose/the context.
Don't post personal information, like address, phone number
Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of self or others
Keeping privacy settings as high as possible
Don't befriend people you don't know
Don't meet up with people you have met online - people are not always who they say they are online
Respect other people's views, not being rude and insulting if you don't agree with them
Know your faith so you can identify an extremist version of it, ask advice from a trusted source if you are unsure or suspicious, don't keep secrets from your family and friends.
Critically think why someone might ask you to become involved in violence, bloodshed or murder.
If something is seen online that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or worried - leave the website, turn off the computer and tell a trusted adult.
Keeping safe with mobile phones
Don't give your phone number out to someone you don't know
Don't send pictures to people you don't know
Don't reply to messages from people you don't know
Don't reply to nasty messages
Keep messages and show them to a trusted adult, make a note of the time and the date
Let withheld callers or unknown go to voicemail
Block numbers if necessary
Tell someone if you are worried.
Keeping safe in the community
When you are out and about know how to keep yourself safe
Know where safe places are in the community
Radicalisation is a safeguarding issue that everyone should be aware of and act on.
Outline some of the warning signs that an extremist group or an individual with extremist beliefs may be involved in criminal activity.
State some of the methods that extremist groups use to encourage people to join them, adopt their beliefs and/or engage in criminal activity on behalf of the group.
Outline activities where their risk of radicalisation is highest, including when online and ways to keep themselves safe.
Give examples of what to do if
(a) they think they or another person is at risk of being radicalised
(b) they become aware of possible or actual criminal extremist activity.