Overview
This assembly is an introduction to the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Some of the themes that the assembly looks at can be further explored in the lessons:
Inspirational People
Democracy Parts 1 – 3
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The Big Legal Lesson 2026 (ages 5-11)
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World Female Ranger Day (KS2 assembly)
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Identities
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Cultural Diversity in the UK
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Inspirational People – Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole
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Biodiversity: Using the Law to Drive Change
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How Can I Make a Difference?
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We Think Before We Act (poster)
We think about how our actions and words might affect other people, communities and the environment. To access this content, register for our School Subscription.
All at Sea: a story about fairness and the rule of law
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…
Brexit: Part 1 – Referendum
Pupils will be given a brief introduction to the European Union. They will learn about why people’s opinions about the EU are divided and the results of the EU referendum.…