Fundamental British Values

In this course, learn and understand what the term 'British values' mean, what the key British values are and what they mean to you.

Introduction 

Values are principles, standards or qualities that an individual or group of people hold in high regard.

These values guide the way we live our lives and the decisions we make. A value may be defined as something that we hold dear, those things or qualities which we consider to be of worth.

A ‘value’ is commonly formed by a particular belief that is related to the worth of an idea or type of behaviour. Some people may see great value in saving the world’s rainforests. However, a person who relies on the logging of a forest for their job may not place the same value on the forest as a person who wants to save it.

People have lots of different values. Below are some values that people may have.

·       Family - "Family always comes first."
·       Peers - "You should always look out for your friends."
·       Workplace - "You shouldn't have to take work home with you."
·       Educational institutions - "You can learn more at home than you ever do at school."
·       Significant life events - "People are too quick to get divorced these days."
·       Religion - "It's really important to go to church every week."
·       Media - "You can't trust anything you see on the news."
·       Technology - "Everyone should have access to the Internet, it's a basic right."