Promoting British values, facilitating controversial discussions

Outstanding organisations are expected to place the promotion of fundamental British values ‘at the heart’ of all that they do. Are you confident that inspectors will judge your work to be outstanding? And in particular, how are teaching staff in different curriculum teams contributing to the Prevent Duty by promoting fundamental British values? Do they have the knowledge and confidence to discuss sensitive or controversial topics? Do they take advantage of what is going on in the world? Are they preparing learners thoroughly for life in Britain's complex, diverse and multicultural society?

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How do education providers help tackle hate crime and prejudice?

Police are reporting a substantial increase in hate crime following the recent referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union. Education providers are not immune - unions and staff in schools, colleges and universities are also reporting a spike in the number of racist and xenophobic incidents, for example. But what are the causes and motivations of hate crime? Can two new reports published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission provide evidence and insight on hate crime and hate speech, how prejudice leads to discrimination and unlawful behaviour and the role of education providers in tackling this issue?

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How well are you implementing the Prevent Duty?

Ofsted has published its findings on how well further and education and skills providers are implementing the Prevent Duty. How does your practice shape up?

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Dates for your diaries

I am speaking at two events this term – make sure you and your staff don’t miss out

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New Prevent Duty guidance issued by HEFCE

Did you know that the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) has released an updated framework for monitoring how higher education institutions are complying with the Prevent duty in England?

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