British Values

As part of the Prevent strategy EDLounge Ltd will be promoting Fundamental British Values to reflect life in modern Britain.

These 4 fundamental British values are:

• Democracy
• Rule of Law
• Respect & Tolerance
• Individual Liberty

Fundamental British Values underpin what it is to be a citizen in a modern and diverse Great Britain valuing our community and celebrating the diversity of the UK.

Fundamental British Values are not exclusive to being British and are shared by other democratic countries as a way of creating an orderly society, where individual members can feel safe, valued and can contribute for the good of themselves and others.

These are also important values for EDLounge as we always aim to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment to provide opportunities for all to Learn, Enjoy, Achieve and Progress (LEAP) .

Democracy

A culture built upon freedom and equality, where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities.

Examples

• Leadership and accountability
• Joint decision making
• Team meetings
• The right to protest and petition
• Receiving and giving feedback

Rule of Law

The need for rules to make a happy, safe and secure environment to live and work.

Examples

• Legislation
• Agreed ways of working, policies and procedures- (refer to the  EDLounge policies)
• How the law protects you and others
• Codes of conduct

Respect and Tolerance

Understanding that we all don’t share the same beliefs and values. Respecting the values, ideas and beliefs of others whilst not imposing our own on others.

Examples

• Embracing diversity
• The importance of religion, traditions, cultural heritage and preferences
• Tackling stereotyping, labelling, prejudice and discrimination

Individual Liberty

Protection of your rights and the right of others you work with.

Examples

• Equality and Human Rights
• Personal Development
• Respect and Dignity
• Rights, choice, consent and individuality
• Values and principles-(refer to the EDLounge values) 

Personal Development, Behaviours and Attitudes

These link closely to the British Values in terms of personal development, respect and codes of conduct.

EDLounge prides itself on the support it provides for all its learners, through amongst other things the embedding of Fundamental British Values within the learning journey. These are mainly linked to areas such as personal development, behaviours and attitudes. 

EDLounge staff are well qualified and experienced to teach, guide, advise and support learners throughout their individual learning journeys, thus helping them to Learn, Enjoy, Achieve and Progress (LEAP).

Behaviours and Attitudes

EDLounge believes in setting clear standards for behaviours and attitudes both in learning and in work. 

In return for the support we provide we expect:

To present yourself well by dressing appropriately 

To attend work and learning on time

To demonstrate a readiness to learn 

To show a willingness to learn, achieve and progress 

To show a commitment to learning and work

To have and demonstrate respect for others views and opinions

Personal Development

To contribute to discussions with your peers, tutor and/or employer

To understand, respect and celebrate difference in relation to the protected characteristics in relation to Equality and Diversity