Values Recap - MH Starting Point

The British Values are rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of different beliefs and ....................

(Hint - think politics!)

Answer explanation

Democracy is a culture built upon freedom and equality, where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities. Every persons views count and should be valued.

British values underpin what it is to live in modern Britain.

The values help us to...

(select all correct answers)

• prevent discrimination, intolerance and hate.

• strengthen relationships within the community

• challenge prejudice and stereotyping

• make everybody have the same beliefs and choices

Mutual respect and tolerance means to respect the ......., .......... and .......... of others whilst not imposing our own on others.

• hobbies, talents and interests

• rules, actions and disrespect

• values, ideas and beliefs

Individual liberty means...

• we can make our own choices, as long as we aren't breaking the law or another value

• we can do what we want, if we decide to break the law for good reason that's okay

• we can be who we want, even if we hurt others

• we have the freedom to stop others choices if we don't agree to them

Mutual respect means to show respect to others, even if they are different to yourself (individual differences). Can you think of an individual difference which we should respect? E.g. someone with different religious beliefs

How do you feel today? Draw a face which represents your emotions today. You can add words if it's hard to express in a drawing.

Being happy has real, physical benefits to your health. What do you think these might be?

• healthier lifestyle, boosted immune system and resilience to stress

• lowered sleep quality, better eyesight and high blood pressure

• improved hearing, faster heartbeat and extra strength

Answer explanation

Being happy helps you to live a healthier lifestyle, by staying active, eating well, improved sleep quality and avoiding unhealthy choices e.g. drugs and alcohol.

Being happy has even been shown to reduce inflammation and pain!

Compare feeling happy to feeling very sad/experiencing a low mood. What are the signs that someone is feeling this way?

e.g. being tearful/crying

Answer explanation

Signs of a low mood/being sad can include:

- tearfulness/crying

- worrying

- being tired due to poor sleep

- lowered self-esteem

- lowered confidence

- being easily frustrated

- easily angered

The good news is, a low mood doesn't last long (1-2 weeks) and doesn't have a major impact on daily activity