Values & Standards
Help cadets connect Army Cadet values to observable, safe and professional behaviour in realistic situations.
Learning objectives
- Recall Courage, Discipline, Respect for Others, Integrity, Loyalty and Selfless Commitment.
- Explain how standards turn values into behaviour.
- Apply values to common cadet scenarios.
- Know how to raise a concern through an appropriate adult or the chain of command.
Stores & equipment
- Values cards
- Scenario cards
- Six value labels
- Whiteboard
- Anonymous question slips
Safety & assurance
- Set a respectful discussion contract.
- Do not invite personal safeguarding disclosures in open discussion.
- If a concern is disclosed, follow current safeguarding policy and reporting procedures; do not investigate it in the lesson.
Show two contrasting actions and ask which one builds trust. State the aim.
Vote and justify briefly.
Can cadets connect behaviour with trust?
Define each value in plain language using one cadet-relevant example.
Match examples to value labels.
All six values recalled and differentiated.
Explain that standards are values in practice: behaviour should be lawful, appropriate and professional, with duty of care taken seriously.
Turn one value into a ‘we will…’ behaviour statement.
Can cadets state an observable standard?
Facilitate scenarios on bullying, honesty, inclusion, teamwork and unsafe conduct.
Select the value, decide the standard, action and person to tell.
Responses protect people and do not misuse loyalty.
Run retrieval questions, reinforce how to report concerns, and look forward to rank and responsibility.
Complete exit ticket: value, behaviour, route for help.
Every cadet identifies a safe reporting route.