Learning objective
- To develop an understanding of the role of local government.
Success criteria
- I understand the role
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Non-statutory guidance
The National curriculum states,
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Cross-curricular links
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Local Council, which was shown to the children in RSE & PSHE, Citizenship Y3: Lesson 6: Local Democracy, to recap learning about the role of the local council in a democracy and the job of local councillors. Note that slides 3 and 4 of the presentation include the option to upload one or…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Activity: Local resident characters to help them in their role as a local resident; could role-play a resident character that they are familiar with, e.g. a child.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could take on the role of a councillor during the role play and should be challenged to look at things from the viewpoint of both the residents and the council.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining the role of local councillors;
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Vocabulary definitions
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cabinet
A group of councillors who have responsibility for different things.
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council
A group of people who make decisions to look after the local area.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 16th April, 2025
Lesson 1: What are human rights?
Learning about the Human Rights Convention and the context in which it was written.
Lesson 2: Caring for the environment
Learning about the environment and understanding how reusing things can benefit the environment.
Lesson 5: Diverse communities
Learning to appreciate the value of diversity in a community.
Lesson 4: Contributing
Exploring what contribution groups make to a community.
