Learning objective

  • To begin to understand how the Government works.

Success criteria

  • I understand how the Government works.
  • I can identify
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Non-statutory guidance

The National curriculum states, ‘All

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: 3, 2, 1 and allow the children time to discuss the questions.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should, during the letter-writing activity, complete this in a pair or small group and focus on a topic such as education or the environment or any topic that they feel most confident in or have direct experience with; could complete the letter verbally using voice-recording software or in the format of a video, instead of writing.

Pupils working at greater depth

Could be challenged to select a Minister to write to who has responsibility for something they feel strongly about; should explain in the Wrapping up discussion a variety of ways in which they and others can influence the Government. 

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: understanding the roles and

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Vocabulary definitions

  • Cabinet

    The Prime Minister and other Ministers make up the Cabinet. They meet every week when Parliament is sitting (meeting).

  • Government

    The Government work with the Prime Minister to run the country. The Government is usually formed by the party that gains the most seats in the House of Commons at a general election.

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