Controversial issues: guidance for schools

Advice on how to encourage children to support each other in the classroom with tips on how pupils can give feedback in a way that is contructive, protects self-esteem and…

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

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

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.…

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This lesson explores the purpose and importance of rules and offers suggestions as to how to make and display class ‘Ground Rules’. Learning activities: Where did Humpty Dumpty go wrong?…

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…

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 pupils explore why people see different results when searching for information online. Pupils find out about filter bubbles and consider what impact these have on peoples thoughts…

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

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

In this lesson pupils will develop an understanding of what is meant by the term ‘identity.’ They will explore their own sense of identity and share this with others, appreciating…

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...

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

In this lesson pupils consider what being healthy means and who plays a role in keeping the population healthy. The coronavirus pandemic is given as an example of populations taking…

During this lesson pupils will learn about the founding of the NHS and the guiding principles upon which it was established. Pupils will explore a variety of scenarios in which…

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

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

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

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

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…

This lesson introduces students to the concepts of their legal rights and responsibilities and explores how the law impacts their daily lives. Students explore the different ages that various laws…

In this lesson pupils will be encouraged to think of themselves as citizens with the potential to make a positive difference in society. The lesson opens with the traditional tale…

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

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…

The Make a Difference in a Day resource pack has been created for teachers who want to deliver a...

In this lesson pupils will learn about the qualities of water and why it is vital to life on Earth.   They will consider the problems facing people who cannot…

In this lesson pupils will learn what is meant by the term energy source. They will consider how they use energy in their lives and be introduced to the basic…

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

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

In this lesson pupils will develop an understanding of the terms ‘rights’ and ‘responsibilities’ and how they balance one another. They will then discuss and prepare a class charter that…

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…

In this lesson pupils will research what is meant by the word ‘community’. Pupils will think about who lives in their area and what services and facilities there are for…

In this lesson pupils will consider that some rules are made to keep people safe. They will follow the story of Callum, a Go-Giver who wants to find a place…

Our pupil certificates are linked to 12 ethos statements, such as We Make a Difference in our Communities. Each statement supports character development and the acquisition of key citizenship skills The…

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Our pupil certificates are linked to 12 ethos statements, such as We Consider Other Viewpoints Before Making Up Our Minds. Each statement supports character development and the acquisition of key citizenship…

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

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...

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 these offences. Finally, students…

Young people are, and will continue to be, some of the most impacted by COVID. However their voices have...

In this lesson, students explore how media has changed since the 1900s and the impact this has had on...

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

During this session, students will critically examine some of the key economic considerations of the pandemic. They will explore...

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