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Fundamental Values in the Early Years

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Vision Statement

Bright Start, Bright Futures.

Chances to explore, discover and grow, to make a difference today, tomorrow and together.

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Our vision statement reflects the fundamental values we promote to teach children the skills to live and work together in an ever- changing world.

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Fundamental Values thread through all the areas of the curriculum that we teach the children. These include:

  • democracy

  • the rule of land

  • individual liberty

  • mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith.

 

Democracy

Any activities that promote the following skills are developing British values of democracy understanding:

  • Making decisions as a small group or in pairs.

  • Negotiating which game to play.

  • Listening to other’s opinions and thoughts.

  • Playing a game within fair rules.

  • Sticking to the plan decided (without putting a ceiling on creativity, of course).

  • Deciding to play a game that all participants will enjoy.

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The Rule of the Land

Activities that encourage the development of the following skills help to promote British values rule of law:

  • Recognising and naming feelings and emotions.

  • Managing feelings and experimenting with emotional regulation strategies.

  • Discussing and reflecting on right and wrong in different situations.

  • Setting personal boundaries with other children.

  • Talking about nursery golden rules and why they are important.

  • Staying consistent with consequences (including positive consequences) linked to actions.

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Individual Liberty

Activities that promote individual liberty British values will focus on:

  • Understanding the world around them.

  • Boosting confidence to share their views and opinions.

  • Increasing understanding of different relationships around them.

  • Developing awareness of other communities and roles within them.

  • Encouraging a positive sense of self.

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Mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith

Activities that promote mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs will focus on:

  • Language and communication skills for EYFS.

  • Personal, social, and emotional development.

  • Listening to other’s opinions.

  • Joining in with new interests and games.

  • Trying new activities.

  • Showing empathy for others.

  • Celebrating different strengths in others.​

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