British values

[sarah707]

One of the new judgements in the Common Inspection Framework - under leadership and management - will be how well the provider promotes British values.

Whether you agree with the title 'British values' or think it should be 'civil values' or something else entirely is not up for debate - the DfE are calling it British values and we have to get on with it!

Childcare.co.uk have published the following guidance for all childminders to access - https://www.childcare.co.uk/informat...british-values.

If you have any questions please ask

[loocyloo]

thank you!

and thank you for all your hard work this evening!

x

[k1rstie]

I also got 10 out of 10 on the citizenship test linked from your blog. I have to admit I thought I guessed on two questions, but maybe I did really know them.

I still think, nothing Sarah mentions is rocket science and is what we/most of us normally do, but with a fancy new heading!!!!!

[bunyip]

Should we wait until after the general 'election' to see whose British Values count?

I suspect the Greens will have a different set of British Values to Nige's Neo-Fascists (sorry, I mean UK Intolerance Party.)

[sarah707]

Should we wait until after the general 'election' to see whose British Values count?

I suspect the Greens will have a different set of British Values to Nige's Neo-Fascists (sorry, I mean UK Intolerance Party.)

No Bunyip we will just get on with it and nod in the direction of St David's Day with a focus on St George's Day and teach all the children to share and stand in queues while singing 'Rule Britannia' by next Friday and we will not be swayed by who has the greenest grass

[Kiddleywinks]

No Bunyip we will just get on with it and nod in the direction of St David's Day with a focus on St George's Day and teach all the children to share and stand in queues while singing 'Rule Britannia' by next Friday and we will not be swayed by who has the greenest grass

[bunyip]

No Bunyip we will just get on with it and nod in the direction of St David's Day with a focus on St George's Day and teach all the children to share and stand in queues while singing 'Rule Britannia' by next Friday and we will not be swayed by who has the greenest grass

Oh - are we meant to 'do' St David's Day? I thought they were still the enemy.

I'm a little out of touch since the 100 Years War.

[sarah707]

Oh - are we meant to 'do' St David's Day? I thought they were still the enemy.

I'm a little out of touch since the 100 Years War.

Daffodils and cock-a-leekie soup Bunyip!! Move with the times!

[bunyip]

Daffodils and cock-a-leekie soup Bunyip!! Move with the times!

Not sure about daffodils in the soup, Sarah. Wasn't there a similar incident at a school recently?................... BBC NEWS | England | Suffolk | Pupils ill after bulb put in soup

[k1rstie]

The daffodils are from Wales Sarah, but I think the soup is from our North of the border friends- the ones with the amazing tablet and pineapple tarts

[bunyip]

The daffodils are from Wales Sarah, but I think the soup is from our North of the border friends- the ones with the amazing tablet and pineapple tarts

They grow pineapples in Scotland !?!?! OMG this global warming thing is getting serious.

[greenfaerie]

I've read quite a few articles on this (re)introduction of British Values. I was wondering if anybody here could point me towards what they feel is the most clear article on the reasons for the change. Everyone seems to have such strong opinions on it, I'd like to know what articles people have found the most useful. Thanks.

[Simona]

I've read quite a few articles on this (re)introduction of British Values. I was wondering if anybody here could point me towards what they feel is the most clear article on the reasons for the change. Everyone seems to have such strong opinions on it, I'd like to know what articles people have found the most useful. Thanks.

You are correct...there are several points of view on British values which many believe are already embedded in the EYFS
There is also a bit of confusion as events have led to consider radicalisation as well...this is what many representing associations are questioning.

This month several articles have appeared trying to explain this topic
The DfE has also published information and guidance for EY settings

It looks as though training is also being put on to address this issue...this is the email from Optimus education received this morning ahead of their conference on the subject:

'When researching ahead of this year’s SMSC conference, your colleagues highlighted to me concerns surrounding the introduction of ‘British Values’. They said:
•“The introduction of British Values needs more clarification”
•“What is good practice around British Values and what should it look like”
•“How can we balance new guidelines of promoting British Values with responsibilities to other cultures”
•“What will Ofsted be looking for regarding British Values” '

Hope it helps

[greenfaerie]

You are correct...there are several points of view on British values which many believe are already embedded in the EYFS
There is also a bit of confusion as events have led to consider radicalisation as well...this is what many representing associations are questioning.

This month several articles have appeared trying to explain this topic
The DfE has also published information and guidance for EY settings

It looks as though training is also being put on to address this issue...this is the email from Optimus education received this morning ahead of their conference on the subject:

'When researching ahead of this year’s SMSC conference, your colleagues highlighted to me concerns surrounding the introduction of ‘British Values’. They said:
•“The introduction of British Values needs more clarification”
•“What is good practice around British Values and what should it look like”
•“How can we balance new guidelines of promoting British Values with responsibilities to other cultures”
•“What will Ofsted be looking for regarding British Values” '

Hope it helps

Thank you for that Simona, that's really interesting. I'm still quite cynical on the whole thing still, it seems. As people have pointed out, Childminders teach values as part of everyday practice, whether these values are "British" or not I can't say. I fear it is just people wanting to look like they are making steps to improve something that is indefinable and unpredictable. This whole development makes me a little uncomfortable, to be honest. I'll keep researching and hope to find something that makes me feel bit better about it.

[Daisy1956]

Has anyone got daffodils flowering yet,mine are too scared to open its been so cold.

[k1rstie]

Mine are just starting to open. I love the spring, when the bulbs are beginning to flower. Is my favourite garden time of year

[mama2three]

Kirstie I now NEED tablet. Its almost impossible to get down here though , must get MIL to send asap!!
I tried to make it once with the kids on st Andrews day. It smelt right , but tasted rather odd ( didn't stop the mindees though!) It was that or Haggis , tablet won hands down , though we did have neeps n tatties with dinner!!
Does this mean Im covering british values then? woohoo

[bunyip]

Kirstie I now NEED tablet. Its almost impossible to get down here though , must get MIL to send asap!!
I tried to make it once with the kids on st Andrews day. It smelt right , but tasted rather odd ( didn't stop the mindees though!) It was that or Haggis , tablet won hands down , though we did have neeps n tatties with dinner!!
Does this mean Im covering british values then? woohoo

Thorntons do it.

At least they do a version which is pure sugar and fat. I believe the proper Scottish recipe is pure sugar and fat with added sugar and fat.

[mama2three]

thorntons sugar ant d fat tastes nothing like proper sugar and fat though!!

[lollipop kid]

thorntons sugar ant d fat tastes nothing like proper sugar and fat though!!

OK - As a real Scot brought up on home-made tablet, you've shamed me into sharing one of my favourite recipes with all of you.

Enjoy!

Authentic Scottish Tablet

(Warning - eat this and your dentists will love me forever!)