The DfE have recently reinforced the need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.” The government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy, these values have been reiterated by the Prime Minister this year, were laid before Parliament at the beginning of September 2014 and came into force on 29th September 2014.
The integration of British Values in the school ethos and environment is important for the cultivation and development of our students identity as British Muslim women. Historically, the area of Oldham has been afflicted by riots and significant segregation between cultures, faiths and other groups. SGA understands the intricacies’ of building bridges between communities, and integration the youth into society. The development of the identity of our students as strong, and ambitious young British Muslim women is core to our ethos and values.
The British Values discussed below serve to demonstrate how British values permeate our curriculum, ethos and a wide range of leadership activities highlighting the opportunities for our pupils to develop a strong moral foundation and a drive to make a positive impact in their local community, Britain and beyond.
