Democracy

  • Is my voice heard?
  • Is my opinion important?
  • Am I free to speak?
  • Do people listen to me?

The Rule of Law

  • Do I know why we have rules?
  • Have I helped to make these rules?
  • Do I know what happens if a rule is broken?
  • Am I given a chance to put things right?

Individual Liberty

  • Am I free to say what I believe in?
  • Is it ok to have a different opinion?
  • Am I confident enough to say what I think?

Mutual Respect

  • Do I listen to what other people think?
  • Do other people listen to me?
  • Do I understand that something I do not agree with can be right?
  • Do I know that everyone has the right to an opinion?

Tolerance of those of different cultures and belief

  • Do I know that the main religion in Britain is Christianity?
  • Do I know that not everyone follows the same religion?
  • Do I know that there are many different religions in England?
  • Do I know that not everyone goes to church?
  • Do I know that not everyone believes in a ‘God’?
  • Do I understand it is important to respect what other people believe in?

If the answer to all of these questions is YES, you are well on the way to understanding the core values of life in Britain today!