- Ask pupils to consider the different groups (including relevant community-based and voluntary organisations) they will need to consult/influence in order to get any suggested changes implemented. They may be able to make use of existing consultation procedures. Which methods would work best with which groups, eg a public meeting, a petition, a public display, a public performance website, use of the media (TV, newspapers, radio)? How will the change happen, eg through actions of individuals such as the purchase and sale of fair trade goods in local shops?
- Pupils could then review and implement their chosen strategy, eg organise a public meeting to discuss the issue they have investigated. They could decide how the meeting will be run, who will take on which roles, eg chair, presenter, reporters, and who from the local council and community will be invited. They should then agree the objectives, agenda, venue, format and timings for the meeting.
- After discussion of the findings, the meeting should close with agreements, resolutions and/or next steps.
- Following the meeting, pupils could debrief and review how the meeting went, what they gained from the experience and what they might do differently next time. They should discuss and decide - democratically - whether further action is necessary, and what form this might take.
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- recognise differences of opinion about a proposed new development
- review and analyse their findings and present them to a range of audiences, suggesting solutions or next steps
- understand that councils have different departments that work together to enable development projects to go ahead
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