Overview
Pupils will learn that public services are largely funded through the payment of taxes to the government.
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Who Keeps us Healthy?
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Let’s Get Active!
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Why Do We Pay Taxes? (Part 1)
Pupils will learn that public services are largely funded through the payment of taxes to the government.
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Working as Part of a Team (certificate)
Our pupil certificates are linked to 12 ethos statements, such as We Work as a Team. Each statement supports character development and the acquisition of key citizenship skills The values, skills…
We Explore the World Around Us (poster)
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