Promoting fundamental British values in schools

24th Nov 2015

All schools now have a duty to ‘actively promote’ the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; both in lessons and extracurricular activities. Ofsted and the independent inspectorates now take the work of schools in this area into account during inspections.
 

But, how do we define British values? How can these be effectively embedded in the school? And how will schools be assessed?  Ofsted wants to see a school ethos and climate that promotes British values at every level through SMSC, the curriculum and leadership.  Schools must now have a clear strategy for embedding these values and show how their work with pupils has been effective in doing so.

This half day event has been designed to provide guidance on how schools can meet these new requirements as well as the new statutory requirements around radicalisation.

Date: Tuesday 24 November 2015
Time: 12.30 – 3.30pm (with an optional networking lunch 12.00 – 12.30pm)
Venue: Village The Hotel Club Cobalt Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0BY

Speakers at this event include:

• Joan Hewitt HMI, Senior HMI
Joan is the Senior HMI for the North East, Yorkshire and Humber region.
 

• Ian Kershaw, Chief Executive, Northern Education Trust
Ian led the ‘Trojan Horse’ investigation into schools in Birmingham.

There will also be contributions from North East school representatives, sharing their approaches to tackling this important issue in their schools.

The cost of attendance is £50+VAT for primary school delegates and £80+ VAT for secondary school delegates. SCHOOLS NorthEast Partner Schools receive a discounted rate of £30+VAT for primary school delegates and £60+VAT for secondary school delegates.

If you are not already a member and would like to find out more about our Partner School Scheme, please do get in touch.

To secure your place at this event, please email info@schoolsnortheast.com. Please let us know if you intend to be there for the optional networking lunch and if you have any dietary requirements. If you would like any further information, please call 0191 349 5973.