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Why Do We Pay Taxes? (Part 1)

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Pupils will learn that public services are largely funded through the payment of taxes to the government.

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World Female Ranger Day (KS1)

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COVID and the Economy

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Law in Wales

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Democracy (Part 1): What is a General Election?

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Create a Local Council Budget

Students critically consider the needs of a fictitious town and how to spend it’s £250 million budget wisely. Working...

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Our pupil certificates are linked to 12 ethos statements, such as We are Part of a World-Wide Community. Each statement supports character development and the acquisition of key citizenship skills…