Overview
Pupils will learn that public services are largely funded through the payment of taxes to the government.
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In this lesson pupils will read a tale adapted from Jewish folklore that explores the theme of sharing. Pupils will reflect on the behaviour of the characters and consider how…
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In this lesson pupils explore who runs the country and how they are elected. Pupils will learn about the important role that MPs play in representing the people who live…
Sentencing Guidelines (SmartLaw Subscription)
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Democracy (Part 1): What is a General Election?
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In this lesson pupils will learn about what it means to be inspirational. They will develop their understanding of the term through looking at real life examples in the media.…
How to Search the Internet
Do you keep getting the wrong websites coming up when you search for information on the internet? How can you make your searches more accurate so you quickly find what…
We Explore the World Around Us (poster)
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