Important
This unit is part of the new RSE & PSHE scheme, developed in line with the updated government Relationships, Sex and Health Education guidance. The lesson content will be published by 1st November 2026
Unit outcomes
- Give examples of people who have contributed to their community.
- Identify issues they care about.
- Describe how community groups can help make a difference.
- Describe how the UK government is made of elected people.
- Name different parts of the UK government and what they do.
- Recognise that taxes help fund government and local spending.
- Understand the role of local councillors.
- Role-play a local council surgery.
- Explain how pressure groups try to persuade the public or the government to make changes.
- Describe ways they can influence what happens in Parliament.
Suggested prior learning
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Lessons
Key skills
Key skills
- Describing the issues and
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Key knowledge
- To know that setting
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Unit resources
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language; Reading – comprehension.
British values: Individual liberty; Rule of law.
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