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Anadolu Türk Eğitim Dergisi 2025, Clt. 7(2) 195-212
Fundamental British Values in Early Years Education: Insights From Policy and Practice
ss. 195 - 212
Yayın Tarihi: Aralık 31, 2025 | Görüntüleme Sayısı: 0/0 | İndirilme Sayısı: 0/0
Özet
This article examines how fundamental British values (FBVs), as part of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, are interpreted and enacted in early years practice through qualitative case study conducted in a nursery setting in south west London, United Kingdom. Using semi-structured interviews, non-participant observations and document analysis, we distinguish values-in-policy from values-in-practice and highlight bounded participation to describe how children’s agency is shaped by adult set frames. Data were analysed through qualitative content analysis to identify patterns and themes in how practitioners interpret and enact FBVs. With the findings of this research, we show that the early years practitioners pragmatically decentre the British signifier, as well as align enactment with inclusive relational norms, and often proceduralise democracy, the rule of law and individual liberty (three of the four fundamental British values) via routines of choice, turn-taking and rule following. The study foregrounds interpretive labour required under thin phase specific guidance, and argues for inspection and teacher education that prioritise educative exemplification over visibility metrics. Conceptually, the article offers an early years vocabulary for analysing security-framed value agendas; practically, the study identifies levers for strengthening guidance and professional learning while also avoiding the assimilationist drift of narrow national identity claims, while also underlining the importance of practitioner reflexivity, pedagogical creativity, and situated professional judgment in navigating value-laden expectations.
Anahtar kelimeler: Citizenship Education, Teacher Practice, Fundamental British Values, Early Childhood Education, Educational Policies
APA 7th edition
Karademir, N. (2025). Fundamental British Values in Early Years Education: Insights From Policy and Practice. Anadolu Türk Eğitim Dergisi, 7(2), 195-212.
Harvard
Karademir, N. (2025). Fundamental British Values in Early Years Education: Insights From Policy and Practice. Anadolu Türk Eğitim Dergisi, 7(2), pp. 195-212.
Chicago 16th edition
Karademir, Nermin (2025). "Fundamental British Values in Early Years Education: Insights From Policy and Practice". Anadolu Türk Eğitim Dergisi 7 (2):195-212.
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