Character Education

Why Is Character Education Important?

The choices an individual makes determines their future, and the purpose of developing good character is the ability to make good choices. Character allows us to flourish as individuals, and as a wider society. This is why the development of character, as well as achieving academic attainment, should be the purpose of education. “Character becomes your destiny,”Lao Tzu, Philosopher

How do you deliver character education ?

We don’t believe that there is a blueprint for how character education should be delivered. Character education should be shaped by the needs of the children and community it serves. But we do believe that for it to be truly transformative it should be planned, intentional and fully embedded across the whole-school or organisation. Only then can character be truly ‘taught,’ ‘caught,’and ‘sought.’

How Can Bareq support your school or organisation?

BAREQ is a largest character education-based community of practice. We recognise, share and enable outstanding practice in character education within our network. This involves harnessing the extensive expertise that exists within our community, so schools can learn from other schools, such as through our annual conference. We also provide you with direct support from the BAREQ team through CPD, the Kitemark and 1-1 consultations. BAREQ works closely with the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtueto ensure our support to you is guided and shaped by the latest research in character education.

The core values guide behaviors in the school, home, and community

Schools of Character foster in their students a commitment to be honest and trustworthy, to volunteer their time and talents to the common good, and when necessary, to show the courage to stand up for what is right.

Benefits of Becoming a School of Character

*Shared core values guides every aspect of the school At the heart of each School of Character is a set of shared “core values” that express and articulate what the school stands for. All teachers, staff, students and parents describe the school’s core values as the “beating heart” that guides every aspect of school life.

one world core values

acceptance
(1) the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable;
(2) the act of accepting something or someone.
courage
the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation
empathy
the capacity to experience what other people feel, to understand their perspectives and to value others
generosity
the act of being kind or generous; willingness to give or to share; an act of unselfish giving
gratitude
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
sensitivity
awareness of the needs and emotions of others