British Values are vital in all parts of our community and workspaces, we need to understand the different aspects of British Values including Tolerance of Faiths and mutual respect. British Values are also an integral part of apprenticeships and are embedded in our teaching of each subject.

Part of what makes the UK a great country is that we have diverse cultures including different faiths, religions and those with no faiths or religion.

The tolerance of faiths means that, although we may not agree with others faiths or religious beliefs it is vital that we get on with other people and respect their individual decisions, that we also do not impose our own beliefs onto others.

Within the Equality Act 2010 there are 9 ‘protected characteristics’ which means that it is unlawful to discriminate someone based on these protected characteristics, religion and faith is one of those.

To help with the tolerance of faiths this can be done through education, teaching our children about faiths and how to ensure that they are understanding of others beliefs.

What does this mean to you?

Who do you report any discrimination to in your workplace?

How do you celebrate all faiths and beliefs in your workplace?

Could you do more within your community to encourage the tolerance of faiths?

Further information

Training introduced to help faith leaders support their communities – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)