- After the debate in the last activity, the children should have the opportunity to ask questions and tour the council house, visiting the mayor's parlour.
- On their return to school, the children should have the opportunity to reflect on what they learnt, how they performed and how they felt. They relate their experience and discuss ideas in circle time, the class council or the school council. Encourage them to think about how they can continue to contribute ideas to their school and local community, eg by presenting individual written work or a class newspaper or report to the year group, the whole school or parents; by making a display in the classroom, elsewhere in the school or at the council chamber; by creating their own local councillor manifesto, with a slogan and key policies, to persuade other children to vote for them, followed by a mock election. This work could be linked with the work of the class council or school council.
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- contribute ideas and opinions to a discussion and listen to the views of others
- reflect on their participation and share what they have learnt from taking part in a debate
- suggest ways in which they could continue to contribute to their school and local community
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