Overview
Pupils will learn that public services are largely funded through the payment of taxes to the government.
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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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What’s included? A consideration of what it means to nurture children’s moral development A suggested methodology through which to...
What is Philanthropy?
In this lesson pupils will learn about the meaning of the word philanthropy through looking at real life examples. They will consider why philanthropy is important and what motivates philanthropists.…