the freedom to believe, speak and express yourself without hurting others

Individual liberty

RSHE (PSHE)

Fundamental British values

Democracy

Rule of law

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?

Which word means the freedom to believe, speak and express yourself?

you can decide what activities you enjoy doing

you can express yourself through what you wear

Match each choice you can make with what kind of freedom it shows you have.

"No, freedom comes with responsibility to others."

Jack says "Individual liberty means I can do whatever I want!" Is Jack right? What would you tell him?

It allows people to be themselves safely.

It lets people break rules whenever they want.

It stops people from having responsibilities.

Why is individual liberty important? What does it allow people to do?

Monarchs made all the rules about what people could believe and say.

Magna Carta gave some people basic freedoms.

The Bill of Rights protected people’s freedoms.

The Human Rights Act made sure everyone has individual liberty.

Put the following events in chronological order.

How can we use our freedom kindly? We can ...

What are important rules made by the Government that everyone must follow called?

ask politely if they'd like to try your idea

What should you do if you want to play a different game than your friends?

What should you remember when making choices that affect other people?

Individual liberty

Lesson outcome