The purpose of the Crosby Enrichment Learning Topics:
The Crosby Enrichment Learning Topics encompass a wide range of subjects and topics that are selected to enhance the apprentices learning experience beyond the apprenticeship standard curriculum.
These subjects and topics can include academic enrichment, cultural experiences and capital, personal development, current affairs, the exploration of British Values and UK Law and statutory legislation.
Key points for discussion:
Acknowledge Sensitivity: Some topics and subjects selected for discussion may be sensitive and controversial and will require a thoughtful approach.
Clear guidelines: Clear guidelines for respectful and considerate communication will be expected, such as active listening, avoiding potentially offensive remarks, using appropriate language, providing relevant context, applying critical thinking to stay focused on the topic and subject being discussed.
Research: Gather information and understand different perspectives relating to the topic and subject to be discussed.
Prepare for Emotions: Anticipate potential emotional responses and be prepared to address them with empathy and understanding.
Article 10:
Article 10 of the Human Rights Act 2010 protects a right that’s fundamental to our democracy – our freedom of expression is fundamental to our democracy. It means we’re free to hold opinions and ideas and to share them with others without the State interfering.
Article 10 also protects your right to communicate and express yourself in any medium – including through words, pictures and actions. It’s often used to defend press freedom and protect journalists’ sources.
We have the right to:
- Political expression – including peaceful protests and demonstrations.
- Artistic expression
- Commercial expression – particularly when it also raises matters of legitimate public debate and concern.
- The right to free expression would be meaningless if it only protected certain types of expression. Article 10 protects both popular and unpopular expression – including speech that might shock others – subject to certain limitations.
Article 10 may be limited in certain circumstances. Any limitation must:
- be covered by law, be necessary and proportionate.
- be for one or more of the following aims national security, territorial integrity, or public safety.
- prevent disorder and crime and protect health.
- protect other people’s reputation or right.
- prevent the disclosure of information received in confidence.
- maintain the authority and impartiality of the judiciary.
Free Speech Versus Hate Speech.
Reflection time: We ask our apprentices to reflect on the questions posed as these may be discussed during your next progress review.
- Do you feel that we have free speech in the UK, do you feel confident about your rights to speak freely.
- Do you think that the current laws are draconian and unfit for purpose.
- Do you feel that the police are becoming increasing burdened by the law and should be focussing more on street and violent crimes.
- Do you think that some unpopular and conversation subjects and ideas are being unnecessarily censored.