Fundamental British values

RSHE (PSHE)

Democracy

Rule of law

Individual liberty

Mutual respect and tolerance

This unit introduces Year 3 pupils to fundamental British values including the rule of law, democracy, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance. Pupils explore what these values mean in practice and how they help create fair, safe and inclusive communities for everyone.

Communities: What does it mean to be British?

What word means very important and basic, like the foundation of something?

democracy, rule of law, liberty, mutual respect and tolerance

Which of these are the four fundamental British values?

something we think is important and guides our behaviour

all the people who live and work together in our country

British values help communities work fairly and {{}} for everyone.

Match the British value to where the idea comes from.

What word means to have a different opinion from someone else?

What does it mean when people vote to choose something together?

At school, we have {{}} that everyone must follow to keep us safe.

feeling a bit annoyed when things don't go your way

Match the feeling words to what they mean.

What should you do first when you disagree with a friend about which game to play?

so things work fairly and safely for everyone

Why do communities need people to follow the same basic rules?

Fundamental British values

Lesson outcome