British Values at Varndean Sixth Form College

At Varndean Sixth Form College we actively promote British Values and acknowledge their place in our own expectations, vision and values.

Varndean Sixth Form College Mission Statement: ‘Varndean Sixth Form College will transform the lives of our students and our community through our provision of exceptional education.’

The UK Government set out its definition of British Values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy. In 2014, the Department of Education published guidance on promoting British Values to ensure young people leave school and college prepared for life in modern Britain. The five definitions of British values are as follows:

Democracy
The rule of Law
Individual liberty
Mutual Respect
Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs

Varndean Sixth Form College promotes diversity, multiculturalism and acceptance with a strong sense of social and moral responsibility. Our aim is to develop our students into well-rounded, free thinking individuals who are well prepared for the next stage of their lives.

We prepare our students for life in modern Britain by developing an understanding of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

It is our aim that during their time at Varndean Sixth Form College, all of our students develop the skills and knowledge to enable them to contribute effectively to the wider community. As well as being fully engaged in their learning experience, we want our students to become responsible citizens.

We provide a range of opportunities to promote and develop these values within curriculum. In addition, through our Tutorial and enrichment programmes you will have the opportunity to explore and develop the values, knowledge, confidence and skills to prepare you for life in modern Britain and to successfully progress to employment.

Democracy

You will develop an understanding of Democracy through:

Student Representatives
Students’ Union (VCSU)
Student Governors
Politics Society
Teaching Sessions and Tutorials / Tutorial Programme

Rule of Law

Induction
Student Contract
College Regulations
College Policies and Procedures
Teaching Sessions and Tutorials / Tutorial Programme

Individual Liberty

You will develop an understanding of Individual Liberty through:

Equality & Diversity
Celebrating Student Success
Teaching Sessions and Tutorials / Tutorial Programme
Philosophy Society

Mutual Respect

You will develop an understanding and experience of Mutual Respect through:

Code of Conduct
College Policies such as Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding and Bullying & Harassment
Students’ Union Guide
Teaching Sessions and Tutorials / Tutorial Programme
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Acceptance of Different Faiths and Beliefs

You will develop an understanding of the Acceptance of Different Faiths and Belief through:

Students’ Union Guide
Teaching Sessions and Tutorials / Tutorial Programme
Guest Speakers, e.g. Politics Society
Enrichment activities

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British Values at Varndean Sixth Form College