Section 1: What do I think about my local community?
Children:
- clarify their own views and identify those of others, about the local community
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Section 2: What is my community concerned about?
Children:
- are aware of the different interests of members of the community and that these interests may conflict or compete
- understand some of the ways in which local policies are developed and consulted on
- know how they can have their say and be involved with, and/or consulted on, the development of policy
- know how to undertake an enquiry into an issue, devising appropriate questions, and are aware of different ways of collecting information and evidence
- know how to approach and communicate with the local council and other members of the community
- draw conclusions from a variety of sources and present these to others
- understand that local and national government policies and initiatives are related
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Section 3: How can we influence change?
Children:
- 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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