Overview
Pupils will learn that councils are responsible for local spending decisions and can raise additional funds for public services through council taxes.
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Economic Cycles
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An Introduction to Discrimination Law (SmartLaw Subscription)
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Aimed at KS4 and Post-16, your students will: Explore the way technology is developing and the impacts this has...
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Digital Footprints
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