Controversial issues: guidance for schools

Advice on creating a safe learning environment and important information to prepare children and support teachers before discussing sensitive or controversial issues raised in the Go-Givers lessons. To access this…

This training pack is a professional development programme for teachers, which is designed to support and promote the teaching...

What’s included? A consideration of what it means to nurture children’s moral development A suggested methodology through which to...

In this lesson pupils will consider the varying needs and interests of a range of fictional characters and design a community centre and activity programme that matches their requirements.  …

Originally designed to be a companion pack for the Democracy Ambassadors programme, this handy toolkit will support students who...

During this lesson students explore how the economy can be used to support climate action and create a more...

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,…

According to research by the charity Ditch the Label, 7 in 10 young people have experienced cyberbullying, 20% of whom experience it daily. Support your students to know their legal…

This lesson explores what the law says in relation to the sending of sexually explicit images by those aged under 18. The lesson examines two scenarios of young people involved…

In this lesson pupils will take part in icebreaker activities that encourage them to consider the views and experiences of their classmates. They will discuss common problems that can arise…

Children are alert to information and images they see in the media. These may graphically influence their view of...

In this lesson pupils will gain an understanding of the term ‘migration’ and some of the reasons why people migrate. They will consider the benefits of migration for a country…

This resource pack is the third of a four-part set which has been designed to introduce students to the...

During this lesson students explore how the economy can be used to support climate action and create a more...

In this short, 15 minute activity students use all they have learnt from earlier lessons to complete a quiz...

Students explore the law in relation to social media posts, the types of offences that people are committing (whether knowingly or not) and the consequences of committing these offences. The…

During this lesson, students consider what biodiversity is, why it is essential to all life on Earth and what...

This lesson helps children to develop resilience and consider how to respond to challenges in a positive way. The Go-Givers characters share their experiences of difficult situations and how they…

During this lesson pupils use the story ‘All at Sea’ to explore how a group of citizens should organise a new society under a challenging set of circumstances. Each chapter…

Students critically consider the needs of a fictitious town and how to spend it’s £250 million budget wisely. Working...

In this lesson pupils will learn that there are specific rights for children which are set out in the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child. Pupils will…

In this lesson pupils will develop their understanding of the term ‘discrimination’. Pupils will consider what makes them unique and learn which characteristics are protected under the Equality Act. Pupils…

In this lesson pupils will take part in icebreaker activities that encourage them to consider the views and experiences of their classmates. They will discuss common problems that can arise…

In this lesson about friendship, pupils will follow the story of Digby who is upset when his best friend Anna starts spending a lot of time with someone else. Pupils…

In this lesson pupils will learn the meaning of the word habitat and have an introduction to different habitats that can be found in the UK. Pupils will examine how…

Pupils consider the importance of equal representation through learning from the example of Marley Dias and her campaign for better representation of black girls in literature. To access this content,…

In this lesson pupils will think about what home means to them through writing a poem inspired by the line ‘Home is where the heart is’. They will consider the…

Children are alert to information and images they see in the media. These may graphically influence their view of...

During this lesson pupils consider what it means to be a global citizen and what rights and responsibilities come with this.   They consider a range of global issues; analysing…

With the help of one of the Go-Givers puppets or a soft toy, this assembly highlights how the rubbish we discard can and spoil the environment and endanger wildlife. The…

In this lesson, pupils explore what a digital footprint is. They consider what is and isn’t appropriate to share online thinking about the impact of this information both now and…

In this lesson students explore a range of different housing situations someone can find themselves in. They examine some of the common legal issues concerning housing including common landlord and…

In 2021, COP26 was hosted in Glasgow. It was seen as a pivotal moment in tackling the global climate...

We treat others as we would like to be treated. We value listening to and learning from each other. To access this content, register for our School Subscription.

During this lesson pupils will learn about World Female Ranger Day. Pupils will explore where the continent of Africa is and learn about its unique wildlife, and why it needs…

In this lesson pupils will follow the story of the Go-Givers having a picnic.  Pupils will think about the problems caused by littering and how they can take responsibility for…

We speak our minds but also listen to and consider other people’s points of view. To access this content, register for our School Subscription.

Pupils will learn that public services are largely funded through the payment of taxes to the government. To access this content, register for our School Subscription.

During this lesson pupils explore what happens when laws are broken, learn about the different types of sentences that are given and the main purposes of sentencing. Before taking part…

In this lesson students examine what the rule of law is and why we need it. They consider how and why laws are made in the UK and what the…

To help you engage your students in the topic of migration Young Citizens have developed a flexible teaching resource...

This lesson asks students to explore whether or not we have a moral or legal obligation to tackle discrimination when we see it. It can be delivered as a stand-alone…

This resource pack is the fourth of a four-part set which has been designed to introduce students to the...

During this lesson students explore the law that applies to young workers and what they can do if they believe their legal rights at work are not being upheld. To…

This resource will allow students to critically consider what reasons and ways the government can take to support different...

Students examine ways in which a fictional town council could spend its budget. They consider the concerns of different...

During this lesson students explore what bias within the media is and how it differs from fake news. They...

Aimed at KS4 and Post-16, your students will: Explore the way technology is developing and the impacts this has...