--- title: A Year of Values description: Explore Lyfta’s Year of Values, a flexible, evidence-based course that nurtures empathy, resilience, and belonging in students through immersive storytelling and reflective learning. image: https://impact.lyfta.com/hubfs/Lyfta%20-%20A%20Year%20of%20Values.png --- [![lyfta-logo-turqoise](https://impact.lyfta.com/hubfs/lyfta-logo-turqoise.svg)](https://www.lyfta.com/) - [PRODUCT](https://impact.lyfta.com/product) - [PRICING](https://impact.lyfta.com/pricing) - [RESOURCES](https://impact.lyfta.com/resources) - [BLOG](https://impact.lyfta.com/blog) - [ABOUT](https://impact.lyfta.com/about) # A Year of Values Bring values to life across the school year with Lyfta’s ready-to-use values and character education series, strengthening diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across your trust. *For Primary and Secondary | Ideal for assemblies, tutor time, PSHE and whole-school delivery* [![Bring Lyfta to your school](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7379062/interactive-209861662867.png)](https://impact.lyfta.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJJFVmgo%2BpUQyv7kPJl2wEL3klnZMwEq4e2nos3RVM8F5GAg4R%2BZgjh3LzPpiAxdSVIC%2BoIOF3b3%2F7tgyOzB9liuMfkAqCY1RCizyS9d1rDRBifh%2Fwk14KRZq%2F1hsBPwlmn0ijxp9w%2FSl%2FQSBP%2Fi7o2ZjBJIn3NWiGIrLTAfUbzow%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=209861662867&portalId=7379062) ## Why values-based education matters more than ever In an age of complexity and rapid change, students need more than knowledge. They need empathy, resilience and a strong sense of belonging. Lyfta’s Year of Values course provides an evidence-based, practical framework for schools to nurture these vital skills across the year. Grounded in Ofsted’s character and personal development framework, and shaped by Lyfta’s award-winning storyworlds and human connection pedagogy, this ready-to-use course helps teachers deliver meaningful, reflective learning with minimal prep. ![Screenshot 2025-10-07 at 15.24.08](https://impact.lyfta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-10-07%20at%2015.24.08.png?width=2000&height=1095&name=Screenshot%202025-10-07%20at%2015.24.08.png "Screenshot 2025-10-07 at 15.24.08") ## A 36-week journey of values in action Each half-term explores a core theme that aligns with the rhythm of the school year. | Term | Focus Theme | | --- | --- | | Autumn 1 | Respect and inclusion | | Autumn 2 | Compassion and empathy | | Spring 1 | Courage and resilience | | Spring 2 | Perseverance and growth | | Summer 1 | Stewardship and responsibility | | Summer 2 | Aspiration and gratitude | ## Each module includes ### ● 3 immersive Lyfta storyworlds ### ● 360° environments and short films ### ● Reflection prompts and guided discussions ### ● Teacher slides and lesson plans ![Mother Elaine](https://impact.lyfta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mother%20Elaine.png?width=1491&height=945&name=Mother%20Elaine.png "Mother Elaine") ## What makes it different **Human connections at the core**   Students engage with real human stories through Lyfta's immersive, interactive storyworlds, building empathy, curiosity, and a deep understanding of global and personal perspectives. **Discovering values in action** Instead of being told what values mean, students witness them being lived through authentic stories and guided reflection, developing richer, more nuanced understandings. **Reflective enquiry for deeper thinking**   Students are guided to notice and articulate how their understanding evolves, learning to:    - Recognise shifts in their own thinking about values  - Illustrate their understanding through examples and personal connections - Consider how values might be enacted in their own lives and communities ## Flexible, inclusive and ready to use Whether you’re introducing values education for the first time or deepening a long-standing commitment, A Year of Values is built for flexibility. ✅ Ideal for assemblies, tutor time or PSHE ✅ Ready-to-deliver weekly sessions ✅ Supports whole-school character and SMSC development ✅ Aligned with Ofsted’s personal development and cultural capital goals ✅ Proven to build empathy and intercultural awareness   ![672394644b08f931d8f98965_10-p-1080](https://impact.lyfta.com/hubfs/672394644b08f931d8f98965_10-p-1080.webp "672394644b08f931d8f98965_10-p-1080")   ## Download our free leadership reflection guide **From Values Statements to Lived Values** is a short reflection guide designed for trust and school leadership teams exploring how values can move beyond mission statements into everyday school life. Drawing on insights from MAT leaders, it encourages leaders to reflect on how pupils actually encounter values in practice — through curriculum, dialogue, relationships and school culture. The guide highlights why values matter more than ever in today’s changing social context and offers thought-provoking questions that leadership teams can use to spark meaningful conversations about how values are understood, practised and reinforced across their schools.   [![A Year of Values - From values to lived values v4](https://impact.lyfta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20Year%20of%20Values%20-%20From%20values%20to%20lived%20values%20v4.gif?width=500&height=281&name=A%20Year%20of%20Values%20-%20From%20values%20to%20lived%20values%20v4.gif "A Year of Values - From values to lived values v4")](https://impact.lyfta.com/year-of-values#EOI-Form) [Download Free Reflection Guide](https://impact.lyfta.com/year-of-values#EOI-Form) # ‘Lyfta’s values are all about the responsibility, solidarity, equity and equality that are fundamental to human beings, and therefore they don't only correlate with our values as a trust, they help bring them alive each and every day.’   #### Dan Morrow, CEO, Cornwall Education Learning Trust ### Register your interest and receive free reflection guide [![Lyfta logo](https://impact.lyfta.com/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/lyfta-logo-white.svg)](https://www.lyfta.com) 1 Chapel Street, Warwick, CV34 4HL, United Kingdom © 2025 Lyfta [Powered by Atlas - a B2B SaaS HubSpot theme](https://www.kalungi.com/atlas-hubspot-theme-for-b2b-saas-software) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=9032953&fmt=gif)