Fundamental British values

What we promote, and the legal obligation under it

At Alamiyah Montessori, we actively promote inclusion, equality of opportunity, the valuing of diversity and British values. Under the Equality Act 2010, which underpins standards of behaviour and incorporates both British and universal values, we have a legal obligation not to discriminate directly or indirectly against, harass or victimise those with protected characteristics. We make reasonable adjustments to procedures, criteria and practices to ensure that those with protected characteristics are not at a substantial disadvantage.

How this works with young children

Social and emotional development is shaped by early experiences and relationships which should be based on equality, respect and tolerance which are considered to be British values. The Montessori Curriculum supports children's earliest skills so that they can become social citizens in an age-appropriate way, that is, so that they are able to listen and attend to instructions; know the difference between right and wrong; recognise similarities and differences between themselves and others; make and maintain friendships; develop empathy and consideration of other people; take turns in play and conversation; avoid danger and take notice of rules and boundaries; learn not to hurt/upset other people with words and actions; understand the consequences of hurtful/discriminatory behaviour.

The five values, and where they are set out in full

The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs are already implicitly and explicitly embedded in our Montessori curriculum and ethos and are further clarified in our British Values Policy.