At the end of this unit
most pupils: know that laws exist to ensure fairness and safety, to enforce order and to protect the rights of everyone. They know that there is a difference between criminal law and civil law. They discuss how laws apply differently at different ages. They enquire into how laws are made and changed. They know that laws can be made in different ways, by parliament and by the courts. They recognise the roles of individuals and groups in bringing about social change through different types of campaign and that such action can sometimes effect a change in policy or the law. They know how they can have a say about issues that concern them in their school and the wider community.
some pupils have not made so much progress and: know that rules and laws are needed to ensure fairness and safety, to enforce order and to protect the rights of everyone. They recognise that laws can be made through parliament or through the courts. They understand that laws can be changed and that individuals and groups campaign on issues to effect a change.
some pupils have progressed further and: know and understand the different reasons why laws exist. They recognise that there are different types of law and can distinguish between criminal law and civil law. They devise an enquiry to investigate how laws are made and changed and can cite examples of statute and case law. They discuss the different legal ages and can express and explain their opinion about them. They recognise the roles of parliament and the courts in making and shaping the law and of individuals and groups in different forms of campaigning that can sometimes effect a change in policy or the law. They recognise how they and others can contribute to decision-making by having a say on issues that affect and concern them in their school and in the wider community.
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