What drives a successful nighttime economy?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what the nighttime economy involves and the pros and cons of zero-hour contracts.
Key learning points
- The nighttime economy includes jobs like taxi drivers and takeaway delivery staff working after 6pm in towns and cities.
- The nighttime economy boosts the local economy by increasing spending in hospitality and transport.
- The gig economy, including delivery drivers, provides flexible jobs through apps which are often short-term.
- Many workers in the gig economy are on zero-hour contracts, which allow choice, but offer no guaranteed income.
- Councils like North Lanarkshire are promoting sustainability by encouraging fairer contracts and greener transport.
Keywords
Nighttime economy - businesses and jobs that operate after 6pm, such as bars, nightclubs, restaurants, taxis and late-night deliveries
Gig economy - a job market made up of short-term, flexible or freelance work, often arranged through apps
Zero-hour contracts - work contracts with no guaranteed hours, employees only work when needed and are paid for hours worked
Common misconception
There are no advantages to having a zero-hour contract and they are illegal in the UK.
Zero-hour contracts are legal in the UK and can benefit some workers who want flexible hours or less commitment than signing a permanent contract.
Teacher tip
Encourage a short classroom debate on whether zero-hour contracts should be banned or not. This helps pupils practise balancing arguments, using words like gig economy and sustainability and develops their critical thinking and oratory skills.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Online shopping has changed consumer habits, leading to less money being spent in shops.
Q2.What does the word ‘consumer’ mean?
Q3.Why are some people worried about the regeneration of places like Brixton Arches?
Q4.Gentrification often happens after , when an area becomes more attractive to people on a high income.
Q5.Which of these is a strategy local councils might use to regenerate a shopping area?
Q6.Match each trend or action to what it has caused on the high street.
fewer people visiting physical shops
more money spent on activities like dining out
long periods where shops were forced to close
investment in public spaces and transport
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with its definition.
businesses and jobs that operate after 6pm
a job market made up of short-term, flexible work
work with no guaranteed hours and no permanent role
Q2.Some people think zero-hour contracts are , but in the UK they are allowed and can offer flexibility for certain workers.
Q3.How does the nighttime economy help the local economy?
Q4.What does the word sustainability mean in the context of the nighttime economy?
Q5.Match the start of the sentence with its ending.
are on zero-hour contracts with no guaranteed hours.
has promoted sustainability through fairer contracts.
because it gives them more flexibility and freedom.
Q6.Order these words to make a correct statement.
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