Overview
Pupils will learn that public services are largely funded through the payment of taxes to the government.
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You Decide! (KS4)
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Controversial issues: guidance for schools
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Be Your Own Councillor
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Why Do We Pay Taxes? (Part 1)
Pupils will learn that public services are largely funded through the payment of taxes to the government.
Climate Action: Using the Law to Drive Change
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Caring for our World (certificate)
Our pupil certificates are linked to 12 ethos statements, such as We are Part of a World-Wide Community. Each statement supports character development and the acquisition of key citizenship skills…
Being An Online Citizen
During this lesson pupils consider their rights and responsibilities as digital citizens, focusing on how the online world can be used as a force for good. Pupils consider what skills,…