At the end of this unit
most pupils: are aware of the range of services provided by local government and know how local government is financed. They understand that there are local spending priorities that affect the services provided. They show understanding of the legal responsibilities of local government. They appreciate that different values and attitudes, including their own, result in different approaches to, and opinions on, an issue, problem or event, and different levels of participation in local life. They can conduct an enquiry, use the findings to draw simple conclusions, and make suggestions as to how improvements can be made in their local area. They reflect on how to influence people's opinions, and on why suggestions are sometimes rejected.
some pupils have not made so much progress and: demonstrate some knowledge of the services provided by local government. They understand that local government has certain responsibilities. They make suggestions as to how improvements can be made in their local area.
some pupils have progressed further and: demonstrate detailed knowledge of the range of services provided by local government, and of how local government is financed. They recognise the importance of deciding what local spending priorities there should be. They understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of local government. They understand that some local people are far more active in the community than others, and are able to offer convincing suggestions as to why this is so. They research, analyse and interpret data, and use this to prepare and deliver presentations to a range of different people on local issues, problems and events. They reflect on why suggestions are sometimes rejected, and offer alternatives.
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