When Chelmsford College decided they wanted to offer a small qualification that would actively promote fundamental British Values in line with Ofsted guidelines, they came to Gateway Qualifications for help. They wanted a qualification that would give learners a good grounding in the subject while being flexible in its delivery and minimising the administrative burden. The result is our Level 1 Award in British Values qualification.
Meeting ‘Prevent’ agenda
In 2011, the Government published the Prevent Strategy as part of its overall counter-terrorism plan, CONTEST. As a result, all further education and skills providers in England must have ‘due regard’ to the need to ‘prevent’ people from being drawn into terrorism. Ofsted has clarified the responsibilities of learning providers, stating that they should ensure that learners have a good understanding of British Values and the risks and threats of radicalisation and extremism.
Chelmsford College begin each academic year with one or more short courses covering key subject matter such as e-safety and safeguarding. Recognising the importance of British Values and understanding they have a responsibility to educate their learners on staying safe and respecting one another, the College decided to offer a short course covering British Values.
It was the College’s Director of Learning Development and Inclusion, Marco Iciek, who worked with Gateway Qualifications to ensure they got the qualification they needed. Marco has a background in lecturing in politics and is personally engaged in delivering British Values and equipping learners for adult life.
