02 Mar 2021
Key Facts
Qualification purpose
Recognise personal growth and engagement in learning
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
The Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in British Values (Entry 3) provides a short introduction to the core concepts associated with British values, extremism, radicalisation and the basic principles of keeping safe from the risk of radicalisation including online. The qualification is easy to deliver and is assessed via an online, on-demand multiple choice test which is externally set and marked to reduce the burden on centres.
Learners come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, and many British-born learners to do not fully understand what is meant by British values. This qualification breaks down complex concepts, using straightforward language and accessible (often scenario-based) questions to assess learners’ understanding. There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
An understanding of British Values can help learners’ self-development, aid their employability, contribute positively to safeguarding and help you build a cohesive community. The further purpose of the qualification is to promote personal growth and engagement in learning.
For centres, this qualification is easy-to-deliver and demonstrates to Ofsted that all students have a good understanding of the fundamental British Values:
- Democracy
- Rule of Law
- Liberty
- Mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith
Alongside the concepts of:
- Extremism
- Radicalisation
The assessment burden for this qualification has also been kept to a minimum by using an externally set and marked, online, multiple choice assessment. The assessment is available on-demand, so students can be entered whenever they are ready.
Rules of Combination
Learners must achieve the single mandatory unit.
Units
Learners must achieve the single mandatory unit.
Fundamental British Values
What is the purpose of this qualification?
This qualifications is a short introduction for learners of all abilities to develop understanding of British Values.
The qualification is assessed via an online assessment. For centres it can demonstrate to Ofsted that all students have a good grounding in British Values.
Learners come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, and many British-born learners do not fully understand what is meant by British Values. This qualification breaks down these complex concepts, using straightforward language and accessible (often scenario-based) questions to assess learners' understanding.
An understanding of British Values can help learners' self-development, aid their employability, contribute positively to safeguarding and help you build a cohesive community.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
Learners are likely to come from a wide variety of backgrounds and whilst some will have some idea about what is meant by British Values many will not or may be confused. There are some complex concepts that will need to be broken down into understandable language.
This qualification includes the fundamental British Values, as defined by Ofsted:
Democracy
Rule of Law
Liberty
Mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith
Alongside the concepts of:
Extremism
Radicalisation.
The Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award (Entry 3) in British Values fits neatly into the induction of any course - it's easy to deliver and assessment is available on demand.
Progression & entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.Funding information
Learning Aims Search
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From 1st July 2021, the Hub will be replaced by a new Find a learning aim (FALA) service. This service is currently in BETA so if you experience any issues with finding funding details, please double check on the Hub above, or contact your account manager.
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How to find a learning aim
If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:
How to Use: Find a learning Aim
Additional funding information for Safeguarding & Wellbeing qualifications
For Adults
This qualification is eligible for funding under the adult education budget (AEB).
This qualification is eligible for funding under the European Social Fund (ESF).
For Young People
This qualification appears on the section 96 approved qualification list for delivery to young people aged less than 19 years old.
This qualification is available for funding as part of a study programme.
We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.
This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.
The following support materials will help you to deliver this qualification.
Special Considerations and Reasonable Adjustment Forms
Register for our upcoming Entry Level 3 and Level 1 Award in British Values webinar
Sample Assessment
Please complete the form below to access our online sample assessment. The sample is designed to enable you to see a working example of the online assessment.
Please note that the sample assessment has been specifically created to mimic an assessment in a web browser. The assessment system that you will use for final assessment runs in a secure environment, for which full instructions are provided.
At the end of the sample assessment you will be able to instantly view your results. In a live assessment, the results would not be displayed to candidates, but will be available to Centre staff through our Quartzweb system.