A Framework for Values-Based Education

From Vision to Practice

Tracey Smith, a leading advocate and practitioner of Values-Based Education (VbE), draws on decades of experience and a wealth of real-world case studies to show how embedding shared human values can revolutionise school culture, academic outcomes, and community wellbeing.

In an era of unprecedented complexity for schools, where mental health challenges, SEND needs, and rising expectations converge, this essential guide offers a transformative solution. Tracey Smith, a leading advocate and practitioner of Values-Based Education (VbE), draws on decades of experience and a wealth of real-world case studies to show how embedding shared human values can revolutionise school culture, academic outcomes, and community wellbeing.

From the corridors of UK primaries to global classrooms, Smith demonstrates how values such as respect, integrity, and compassion are not just ideals, but practical tools for unit