article_snippet.sent: Delegates at the annual conference in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, raised concerns about the move to require schools to promote fundamental British values as well as the Government's Prevent strategy, which is aimed at tackling extremism.
article_snippet.sent: Ofsted now checks that schools are actively promoting British values like tolerance and democracy as part of regular inspections.
article_snippet.sent: To loud applause, delegates passed a resolution which includes an amendment calling on conference to confirm a resolution which includes an amendment calling on conference to confirm believes 'that schools should be places where young people can discuss events in a spirit of enquiry and openness, and that teachers are well-placed to facilitate such discussions and deal with the expression of unacceptable viewpoints'.
article_snippet.sent: A Conservative spokesman said: 'Teaching about the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and tolerance and respect for others is part of our promotion of British values, and is at the heart of what every school has to deliver for children. '
article_snippet.sent: our want all schools to promote these values throughout the curriculum, not just as a bulwark against extremism, but as a vital part of preparing young people to get on in life.'
article_snippet.sent: A Conservative spokesman added: 'our guidance makes it clear that no teacher or school leader should feel unable to talk about difficult or sensitive issues - indeed teaching about fundamental British values actively encourages such discussions - but no-one should be using a school to promote views, opinions or beliefs that discriminate against other people on the basis of other people background.'