PSHE Unit – Politics, Law & British Values | KS3 / KS4 Citizenship & PSHE Education
This fully resourced 7-lesson PSHE unit introduces students to the foundations of British democracy, the legal system, and civic engagement. It explores key themes such as the Rule of Law, Parliamentary debate, and elections, while encouraging critical thinking and awareness of current events like the 2024 General Election.
Perfect for KS3 and KS4 students (ages 11–16), this unit supports the Life in the Wider World strand of the PSHE curriculum and meets core requirements of Citizenship education. It can be used in PSHE lessons, tutor time, drop-down days, or across your school’s British Values programme.
🏛️ Lesson Topics Covered:
- British Values: Democracy Explored – How UK democracy works and why it matters
- Debates in Parliament – How laws are shaped and voices are heard
- British Values: Rule of Law – Understanding justice and fair process
- Justice & the Legal System – Courts, crime, and rights
- British Values: Mutual Respect & Tolerance – Promoting inclusion and social harmony
- General Election 2024 – Political parties, manifestos, voting, and careers in politics
- Why Is Politics Important? – Engaging young people in decision-making
📦 Each Lesson Pack Includes:
• 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation
(With clear learning objectives, confidence checkers, embedded videos, engaging slides, and structured tasks)
• Student-Centered Activities – Literacy tasks, group debates, comprehension questions, and critical thinking exercises
• Assessment Opportunities – Confidence checkers, exit tickets, and reflection tasks
• Extension Resources & Web Links – For further exploration of political and legal issues
• Designed for All Staff – Easily delivered by both PSHE specialists and non-specialists
This unit is ideal for:
• PSHE and Citizenship Leads developing political literacy and civic awareness
• Schools embedding British Values across the curriculum
• Teachers preparing students for active, informed participation in society
Format: Editable PowerPoints + printable student worksheets
Target Age Group: KS3 / KS4 (11–16)
Themes: Democracy, British Values, elections, rule of law, justice, political literacy
Help your students understand how society works, why politics matters, and how they can make a difference—with this essential PSHE and Citizenship resource.
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