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In this unit, children learn about their responsibility to respect other people's property, and property where there is shared use such as school grounds. Children should already know from work at key stage 1 that stealing and vandalism are wrong. This unit provides opportunities to think about and discuss the consequences of crime, to empathise with victims, and to consider punishment and the value of respecting shared or public property. Children explore the concept of taking responsibility for property in the community by working in groups to formulate ideas and devise strategies to improve the local area. The activities use story, circle time and class discussion.
The unit builds on the understanding developed at key stage 1 of fairness, and of right and wrong. It develops children's skills of sharing opinions and explaining views on issues that affect themselves and society.
There are opportunities for links with geography, history, English and RE. Some of these are indicated in the 'Points to note' section. Liaison with members of the local council and/or the police is also possible. The unit links with unit 4 'People who help us - the local police', unit 6 'Developing our school grounds' and unit 10 'Local democracy for young citizens'.
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