Lesson 1: Breaking the law

Laws, the role of the police and an introduction to the justice system.

Learning objective

  • To begin to understand what happens when the law is broken.

Non-statutory guidance

PSHE

Learning opportunities in Living in the Wider World

‘Pupils learn

L1. to recognise reasons for rules and laws; consequences of not adhering to rules and laws.

 

See: Programme of Study for PSHE education (KS1-5).

 

British Values: Rule of law

See: Kapow Primary: RSE & PSHE: Personal development, SMSC and British values mapping.

 

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Before the lesson

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support

Could work with a partner to take on one of the roles in the mock trial.

 

Pupils working at greater depth

Challenge them to consider the difference between magistrates and Crown Court. They could assume the role of the judge.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

Vocabulary

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Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young…
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