The government set out its definition of ‘British Values’ in the ‘Prevent Strategy’ (2011), which
aims to address extremism and religious radicalisation of young people. British values are
considered to be democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of
those of different faiths and beliefs. The promotion of ‘British values’ is central to Catholic
education because British values have their origin in the Christian values of our nation.
