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VALUES-BASED EDUCATION (VbE)
“Our world desperately needs hope. Values-based Education (VbE) brings this by transforming education and society, so that young people are educated holistically and relationally. VbE creates schools for the flourishing of humanity, based on giving staff and pupils access to an ethical vocabulary and time to explore the makeup of their inner worlds. A culture is nourished in which young people and adults thrive because they live their values, ethically self-regulating their thinking and behaviour. VbE is the foundation for the nurturing of good character. Young people focus on practical ways to build good character, which is the foundation of ethical Self-leadership - the key for peace , cooperation and the flourishing of humanity and our planetary systems."
Dr Neil Hawkes, Founder of VbE
"I believe that by understanding how our brains have evolved to support human connection, we can work together towards a less divided, more equitable and sustainable future. Values-based Education epitomises the shift we need in education around the world to enable students to thrive through positive connections."
Dr Mark Williams, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, and Author of "The Connected Species"
WHAT IS VbE?
Values-based Education (VbE) is an approach to education for schools and other settings. At its heart, its principles are simple, yet has a profound impact on learners, schools and on the wider community.
VbE has already transformed many schools worldwide, by giving learners access to an ethical vocabulary based on human values, such as respect, justice, integrity, harmony, trust and honesty. The structures below will help you navigate to the areas that will help you to either begin the journey of being values-based or embed it still further.
We believe we are at the foothills of a new era of education, one which is more in tune with our learners, with their needs and with the needs of society for a sustainable, compassionate and peaceful future. Our governing charity, the IVET Foundation, is working to develop this new philosophical framework for education.
INTRODUCING VbE
Why engage with VbE
Why engage with VbE
School Impact
The impact of VbE on learners and on the schoolStudent's Impact
The social impact of VbE on the wider society
How to Do VbE
How to Do VbE
All About VbE
What VbE is and how to introduce it to schoolsEmbedding VbE
Embedding and deepening VbECase Studies
Case studies of the VbE experience
Support for Schools
Support for Schools
Support
Training, consulting and adviceQuality Mark Accreditations
The free VbE Resources database
VbE INSIGHTS
VbE Impact
VbE Impact
Our founder, Dr Neil Hawkes, talks about the positive impact of VbE on students, staff and the whole school community.
VbE Illustrated
VbE Illustrated
A four-minute Doodle that brings VbE to life. A short animation by Stephanie Giles.
VbE by Students
VbE by Students
What VbE students’ understand about values. Video scripted by students of Hinkley Parks Primary
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