Why Do We Pay Taxes? (Part 1)

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…

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…

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…

By the end of the lesson students will: Understand key economic terms including taxation, welfare benefits, public spending and...

Pupils will learn that councils are responsible for local spending decisions and can raise additional funds for public services through council taxes. To access this content, register for our School…

In this lesson students explore a range of different housing situations someone can find themselves in. They examine some of the common legal issues concerning housing including common landlord and…

In this lesson students examine what the rule of law is and why we need it. They consider how and why laws are made in the UK and what the…

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

This resource will allow students to critically consider what reasons and ways the government can take to support different...

This assembly is an introduction to the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.   Some of the themes that the assembly looks at can be further explored in the lessons: Inspirational…

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…

Pupils will learn that councils are responsible for local spending decisions and can raise additional funds for public services through council taxes.