Controversial issues: guidance for schools

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

Bloom’s levels of learning with associated questioning verbs and exemplar questions. To access this content, register for our School Subscription.

Useful questions to help develop children’s critical thinking, emotional literacy and empathy as well as support their moral development. These can be used when discussing stories or examining situations that…

In this lesson pupils will read a tale adapted from Jewish folklore that explores the theme of sharing. Pupils will reflect on the behaviour of the characters and consider how…

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…

In this lesson pupils will consider the multiple uses of technology and how technology can be used to solve problems. Pupils will be introduced to the example of Trevor Baylis,…

This ready-to-teach double lesson pack is aimed at students in key stages 4 and 5. During the course of...

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

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

Over a series of short sessions, pupils will have the opportunity to consider ethical dilemmas which may arise in day to day life. Pupils will be encouraged make decisions by…

This lesson looks at discrimination against African Americans in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, the Civil Rights Movement and how Martin Luther King achieved change through peaceful…

Aimed at students in KS4 and 5 (13-18 year olds) the pack is designed to be delivered over a...

This free classroom resource explores what economic cycles are and how they impact our lives. Aimed at KS4 and...

The resource consists of two activities. The first is a notation task based on the information provided about the...

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

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

This lesson has been designed in response to the Big Vote, where children voted on what issues they most cared about. The vote was to mark the ten year anniversary…

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

This lesson forms the first part of a three-part unit on Democracy.  Pupils explore the meaning of ‘democracy’, and the ways in which citizens can participate in democratic life in…

Find out more about the impact of plastic on our oceans. Watch this introductory video and use our free...

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

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…

Our packs support KS2 and KS3 pupils to plan and deliver their very own mini social action project. By...

Through the example of Brexit talks, this lesson introduces pupils to the concept of negotiation and the skills required to succeed in negotiations. Activities are designed to give pupils the…

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…

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

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

Our packs support KS2 and KS3 pupils to plan and deliver their very own mini social action project. By...

The UK hosted the G7 Summit in June 2021. Young Citizens wants to engage young people across the UK...

In November 2021, COP26 took place in Glasgow. It was the most pivotal climate summit of all time. This resources will explore what COP is and what COP26 aimed to…

This lesson forms the final part of a three-part unit on democracy.  Pupils learn about democracy and the rule of law. They discover the different roles of parliament, government 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…

Join the UK's biggest legal education campaign during February 2025.

We recognise and celebrate each other’s skills and talents. We can achieve more when we work together. To access this content, register for our School Subscription.

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.

Our pupil certificates are linked to 12 ethos statements, such as We Think Before We Act. Each statement supports character development and the acquisition of key citizenship skills The values, skills…

We are always willing to help others and to speak up for people who struggle to make their voices heard. To access this content, register for our School Subscription.

In this lesson pupils will consider the multiple uses of technology and how technology can be used to solve problems. Pupils will be introduced to the example of Trevor Baylis,…

In this lesson pupils will take part in discussions relating to situations of conflict. Pupils will consider actions which provoke conflict and actions which can help to calm conflict. They…

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

In the delivery of this resource your students will explore what is meant by the term ‘digital citizen’. They...

Students will explore issues around money, personal and sovereign debt and consider the impact government borrowing has on future...

Aimed at students in KS4 and 5 (13-18 year olds) the pack is designed to be delivered over a...

This free classroom resource explores what economic cycles are and how they impact our lives. Aimed at KS4 and...

This lesson explores the law concerning buying and selling goods and services highlighting what their rights and responsibilities are as a consumer. The lesson gives students the opportunity to practice…

Aimed at students in KS4 and 5 (13-18 year olds) the pack is designed to be delivered over a...

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

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