Democracy Ambassadors resources

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Running a Mock Trial Classroom Pack download
Golden recognition for preparing our students for the real world

Cheryl Goodchild is an Assistant Principal at a high performing secondary school in Hertfordshire. In this latest blog she shares her story of reapplying for the National SMSC Quality Mark award.
The Importance of SMSC Learning During COVID-19

With school closures, remote working and social distancing, COVID-19 has had a profound impact on our nations' young learners. Temptation maybe to stick to core academic subjects during home schooling, but it's a great opportunity for SMSC. Here's why!
The powerful impact of employee volunteering and how it helped to get me where I am today

Ross Britain shares his journey from inspired Edinburgh schoolboy to Corporate Responsibility professional at CMS. In his blog he highlights the importance of employee volunteer programmes to supplement traditional curriculum delivery.

British values
Importance of citizenship education
7. The importance of citizenship education
Free SMSC Resource for Key Stage 2

Would you like a free lesson to help you develop KS2 children's SMSC learning? This trial pack of lessons from our Go-Givers website contains the lessons "Democracy" and "Protecting Local Habitats".
Go-Givers Free Trial Pack

Would you like a free trial pack of lessons to support pupils' SMSC learning? This trial pack of lessons from our Go-Givers website contains the lessons "Plastic Pollution" and "Taking Responsibility" for KS1 children and the lessons "Democracy" and "Protecting Local Habitats" for KS2 children.
Mock Trials

The Mock Trials are an effective and fun way of helping young people understand how the judicial system works. Learn how you can get involved...
Why teach citizenship?
Lowering the voting age to 16

Here, we give teachers a little support for debating the topic in class with students. Do young people of this age know enough about politics yet? And if they could vote, can they be trusted to do it sensibly?
Free SMSC Resources for Key Stage 1

Would you like some free lessons to help you develop KS1 children's SMSC learning? This trial pack of lessons from our Go-Givers website contains the lessons "Plastic Pollution" and "Taking Responsibility"
Introduction

We are an education charity that inspires young people to play an active role in society. Find out more...

I’ve just got my money back via a ‘Small Claims Court’. Would young people know they can do that?

Our CEO tells of his own recent experience of using the law to protect his rights, and explains why basic legal understanding is vitally important for all young people, if they're to be confident young citizens. Read more