Overview
During this lesson, students will explore the process a young person goes through when they commit, or are suspected of committing a crime. They will also examine different types of sentences that can be given to young offenders.
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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…
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I Am Unique
This lesson focuses on celebrating diversity and respecting differences. During the lesson pupils will gain an understanding of what it means to be unique through participating in a range of…
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Aimed at students in KS4 and 5 (13-18 year olds) the pack is designed to be delivered over a...
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The resource consists of two activities. The first is a notation task based on the information provided about the...
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During this session, students will critically examine some of the key economic considerations of the pandemic. They will explore...
An Introduction to Human Rights
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