expectations to follow that can keep us safe

important rules made by the government that everyone in the country must follow

the idea that everyone, including leaders, must follow the same rules and laws to keep things fair

someone who belongs to a community and helps to look after it

Rule of law

RSHE (PSHE)

Fundamental British values

Democracy

Individual liberty

Mutual respect and tolerance

This unit introduces Year 3 pupils to fundamental British values including the rule of law, democracy, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance. Pupils explore what these values mean in practice and how they help create fair, safe and inclusive communities for everyone.

Communities: What does it mean to be British?

important rules made by the government that everyone must follow

Match the words to their correct definitions.

What happens in a classroom without any rules?

Why do some families have rules about bedtime and screen time?

Match each reason why we might need rules with what that reason helps us achieve.

to prevent powerful people from breaking rules

Why is it important that laws apply equally to everyone, including monarchs and prime ministers?

when people vote to choose leaders who make laws for everyone

to choose someone or something in an election

something we think is important and should guide how we behave

Yes, everyone always gets their way in democracy.

No, everyone gets to share ideas, but the majority decides.

Yes, but only for the most important decisions.

Maya says "Democracy is great because everyone always gets what they want!" Is Maya right?

"The process was still fair even though I lost."

What should you think if your choice doesn't win in a class vote?

Yes, every single country uses democracy.

Only countries that speak English use democracy.

No, democracy isn't the most common type of government.

Democracy is only used in Europe and Asia.

Is democracy used in every country around the world?

Who should follow the rules in your classroom?

Rules help us know the {{}} way to behave around other people.

Rule of law

Lesson outcome