British Values

This mutual respect assembly for primary schools uses the idea of an ‘Invisible Backpack’ to explore how our words and actions affect others. Pupils consider how kindness, compliments and compassion can make someone’s load lighter, while unkind words can add to it. Includes discussion, reflection and optional collective worship slides linking to Galatians 6:2. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

This tolerance assembly for primary schools explores respecting different faiths and beliefs as one of the five British Values. Using the theme ‘Different Shoes – Same Journey’, pupils consider why being different does not make one person better than another and explore tolerance, acceptance and respect. Includes discussion, reflection and optional collective worship slides linking to the Good Samaritan.

This democracy assembly for primary schools explores one of the five British Values through the story of the Suffragettes. Pupils learn why voting and having a voice matter, discover how women fought for the right to vote and consider how they can stand up when something feels unfair. Includes discussion, reflection and optional collective worship slides linking to the story of Esther.

This British Values assembly for primary schools introduces democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance. Pupils explore what each value means, why shared values matter and how they can demonstrate them in school. Includes discussion, reflection, a British Values poster and optional collective worship linking to the Good Samaritan. A ready-to-use assembly for KS1 and KS2.

British Values - Individual Liberty 3 - William Wilberforce This assembly focuses on the British Value of Individual Liberty and can also be used as a Famous Faces assembly. Use three items in a box to introduce the life of William Wilberforce and his fight against the slave trade. If you are delivering a collective worship, you will be able to explore Galatians and look at God's intention for us to be free and use our freedom wisely. Suitable for all key stages.

British Values - Democracy 3 - The Magna Carta This assembly focuses on the British Value of Democracy. Use three items in a box to introduce one of the most important documents ever signed - the Magna Carta. If you are delivering a collective worship, you will be able to explore one of King Solomon's proverbs and see democracy in action with a live vote. Suitable for all key stages.

This Rule of Law assembly for primary schools explores accountability, responsibility and the consequences of our choices. Through a simple mirror activity, pupils consider what it means to own up to mistakes, say sorry and take responsibility for their actions. Includes discussion, reflection and optional collective worship slides linking to Galatians 6:5. Suitable for KS1 and KS2.

This assembly focuses on the British Value of Tolerance. Using something that the children will all be able to relate to, we look at how we all have more in common even though we have differences. The assembly also includes biscuits - unless you have eaten them all! Suitable for all key stages

This assembly focuses on the British Value of Mutual Respect. Explore the theme with a simple visual representation of the lasting effect that unkind words have. Suitable for all key stages

This assembly focuses on the British Value of Individual Liberty. Use a simple set of scenarios to look at the importance of making the right choice. This assembly looks at the difference between freedom, and doing what is right. Suitable for all key stage

This democracy assembly for primary schools explores voting, elections and choosing leaders. Pupils take part in a fun vote before learning how democratic decisions are made and considering how it feels when their choice does not win. Includes discussion, reflection and optional collective worship slides linking to the Israelites choosing a king. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

This individual liberty assembly for primary schools explores freedom, choices and responsibility as one of the five British Values. Through a fun ‘Would You Rather?’ activity, pupils consider the choices they are free to make and why freedom also brings responsibility. Includes discussion, reflection and optional collective worship slides linking to the story of Joshua. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

This Rule of Law assembly for primary schools explores why rules matter and how they help communities stay safe and fair. Through the story ‘No Rules Today’, pupils consider what might happen without agreed rules and why everyone should follow them. Includes discussion, reflection and optional collective worship slides linking to the Ten Commandments. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

This assembly is a useful introduction to the core British Values - children will be able to take a brief look at each one in preparation for future weeks.