How is local government different to national government?
In this lesson, we will define what is meant by government and compare local and central government in England.
Unit: How does local democracy work?
Lessons:
6 lessons
What do local councils do?
In this lesson, we will investigate what local councils do and what services they provide, as well as consider how those services are funded.
What is the role of the local councillor?
In this lesson, we will define the role of the local councillor and consider what skills and qualities you would like to see in your ideal local representative.
How do local elections work?
In this lesson, we will investigate the voting system used in local elections, learning about political parties and their role in elections and look at the process of local elections step-by-step.
Why is registering to vote so important?
In this lesson, we will investigate running a voter registration drive and consider how people register to vote, as well as why it is so important. We will also consider why local elections matter and how this is linked to power to make decisions in our counties, towns, cities and villages.
How can young people be involved in local decision making?
In this lesson, we learn techniques for identifying and prioritising issues and problems in a local area and what tools and techniques can be used to make a difference and campaign. We will also learn how to take part in an Active Citizenship project, focusing on the skills and knowledge needed to create a powerful petition.
Units in Citizenship
Units in Politics, parliament and government
- Citizenship - What’s it all about?
- What are our identities and communities?
- What rights should all children have?
- How does local democracy work?
- What is crime?
- How can we make a difference in our communities?
- How does the political system work in the UK?
- How does the media affect us?
- What is the law and how is it changed?
- How can citizens bring about change?
- Why was the struggle for the vote important today?
- What can we do about global problems?
- How is the UK governed?
- Are people treated equally in UK society?
- Why do people move around the world?
- How can we manage money well?
- Can digital democracy increase political participation?
- How can young people play an active role in democracy?
- How does the political system work in the UK?
- What is the nature of the British constitution?
- How do others govern?
- Where does power reside in the UK?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the UK democratic system?
- How does local democracy work?
- Why do we need the right to protest in democracy?
- How is the UK governed?