Values, Beliefs and Faiths
A national review of opportunities for spiritual and moral development in the Further Education sector.
The National Council of Faiths and Beliefs fbfe) and the Faiths in FE Forum ) have been commissioned by QIA to undertake a sector-wide review of opportunities for spiritual and moral development in FE focussing on values, beliefs and faiths. Chaired by Dr. Ann Limb and Dr. Fatma Amer, the review team will explore the experience of students, organisations and faith communities in the nine English regions in order to build up a picture of:
- the role of the FE sector in enabling all members of society, irrespective of age, gender, ethnic background, values, beliefs and faiths to engage with one another in shaping a positive approach to 21st century pluralism
- what FE students in colleges and in work places think about issues of values, beliefs and faiths and whether they seek to express and explore these through their studies, work and social activities
- how the FE sector can improve its response to student needs in relation to issues of values, beliefs and faiths in a way that is in keeping with the sector’s economic mission (to raise skills levels), its educational mission (to improve retention and achievement rates) and its social mission (to widen participation and promote community cohesion and integration)
The enquiry as constituted covers England. It is hoped that in due course complementary arrangements can be taken forward with the relevant bodies in Wales and Scotland.
Outputs
The review, to be published in April 2007, will present research findings from surveys, interviews and a national call for evidence and will highlight:
- the views of students, staff and stakeholders on issues concerning values, beliefs and faiths, particularly in relation to curriculum and personal entitlement, and in relation to the sector’s role in community cohesion
- examples of good existing practice in addressing these issues that will assist governing bodies and college staff in their implementation of the White Paper
- actions that could be taken by government and their strategic, funding and delivery agencies as well as by colleges and work-based learning providers to ensure that respect for issues of diversity in 21st century British society is strengthened and enhanced
Survey for Staff/Providers/Stakeholders can be found here
Survey for Students can be found here
Monthly reports
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