Overview
Pupils will learn that public services are largely funded through the payment of taxes to the government.
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Mock Parliament Debate
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All at Sea: a story about fairness and the rule of law
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Consumer Law (SmartLaw Subscription)
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What is Tax?
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Raising Awareness
During this assembly pupils reflect on how social media can be an important platform for raising awareness of issues that are important to pupils through the example of Martha Payne’s school…
The Value of Trees
This lesson is one of a collection which examine environmental issues. In this lesson pupils will learn about the role trees play in supporting life on Earth and their importance…
We are Change-Makers (poster)
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