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British values

The values schools in England must actively promote: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

Also called
Fundamental British values
Used in
England
Topic
Curriculum

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SMSC (Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) England
The wider development of pupils that schools in England must promote across the curriculum and school life.
Prevent duty England Wales Scotland
The legal duty on schools and other bodies to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.

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