Promoting ‘British Values’

Are you aware that all schools are now required to teach and promote ‘British Values’? But what does this mean in practice? And is promoting British Values a good thing or divisive?
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Are you aware that all schools are now required to teach and promote ‘British Values’? But what does this mean in practice? And is promoting British Values a good thing or divisive?
Did you know that this year, the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) is changing? Are your staff aware of the practical implications of these changes?
Nine universities and 13 county councils have been named on Stonewall’s top 100 gay-friendly employers list. Only one FE college has been named (Somerset College). Why are you not on the list?
Education providers need to publish their equality and diversity report on an annual basis. Your latest report should be published on your website by the end Jan 2015. But how compliant is your publication against the legal duties? Have you included your progress in meeting your equality objectives, and your approach to assess the impact of your work, for example your approach to carrying out equality impact assessments?
Have you developed any policies or procedures to implement the new Prevent Duty? Are you aware of any good practice that can be shared? ETF launches a new programme of support.