At the end of this unit
most pupils: understand the importance of consumers making appropriate purchasing decisions and of using consumer information effectively. They recognise how their own actions can affect others in the local, national and global community. They understand the importance of knowing about consumer rights and responsibilities in different situations, and that the rights of consumers and suppliers are protected by the law. They are aware that what we want as consumers can conflict with our responsibility as global citizens. They can use examples that they have investigated to illustrate how consumers might take action to highlight issues of trade and consumption.
some pupils have not made so much progress and: understand that their own purchasing decisions might have consequences for people in other countries. They are aware that, as consumers, they have a choice and can use that choice to influence the way in which companies manufacture or invest.
some pupils have progressed further and: show understanding of the concepts of consumerism and consumer power, recognising the importance of consumer rights and responsibilities. They know that the rights of consumers and suppliers are protected by the law. They can refer to recent events and provide examples of how the consequences of consumers' behaviour have an impact on people elsewhere in the world and have effected political change.
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