British Values

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We have a clear commitment to safety and wellbeing. This is overseen by our Safeguarding Officers who promote and implement the Safeguarding Policy, ensuring that it is reviewed regularly and acted upon. Additionally, all members of our staff are trained in safeguarding and are able to access additional information, advice and training when appropriate.

Principles of safeguarding firmly support your business objective to have a dynamic and productive team. This publication focuses on how we can support your organisation, highlighting:

• Staying safe • Distractions and dangers online • Spotting potential radicalisation • Embracing British values • Mental health • Moving forward

We are committed to working together to create a fantastic learning and work experience, and to ensure the highest levels of safety and wellbeing. For further information on our Safeguarding Policy and nominated Safeguarding Officers, please visit our Website at http:// bit.ly/2MBR1qr

Our Role

• Through guidance and training, ensure you are aware of your safeguarding obligations • Ensure learners are aware of safeguarding and how to access support services • Train our staff in principles and practicalities of safeguarding • Ensure that staff have undergone an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Maintain an open channel of communication with employers. Learners may feel more comfortable discussing sensitive issues inside or outside the work environment

Your Role

• To familiarise yourself with relevant law • To understand what safeguarding means in the context of your responsibilities as an employer • To ensure that only appropriate and trustworthy staff are in positions of power • Ideally to identify a person to coordinate safeguarding across your organisation

An important part of Prevent is the promotion of British values. These are the norms that shape our society and are enshrined in legislation such as the Equality Act 2010.

The core values of Britain are:

•Democracy •Rule of Law •Individual liberty and mutual respect •Tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

Throughout their programmes learners are encouraged to understand how these values relate to them, their workplace and their communities.

Our Role

• Promote British values throughout learners’ programmes • Create opportunities for learners to apply their learning to relevant situations and contexts • Understand those characteristics protected in law and respect these and other differences

Your Role

• Demonstrate commitment to British values • Adhere to the requirements of the Equality Act 2010

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