What are rules and laws?
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Why this why now
This unit establishes foundational understanding of fairness and shared expectations by building on pupils’ early experiences of rules in familiar contexts.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can follow simple classroom routines and instructions.
- Pupils understand basic ideas of sharing and turn-taking.
- Pupils can describe what is fair in familiar situations.
- Pupils recognise trusted adults in school and at home.
- Pupils can talk about behaviour that keeps themselves and others safe.
Why this why now
This unit establishes foundational understanding of fairness and shared expectations by building on pupils’ early experiences of rules in familiar contexts.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can follow simple classroom routines and instructions.
- Pupils understand basic ideas of sharing and turn-taking.
- Pupils can describe what is fair in familiar situations.
- Pupils recognise trusted adults in school and at home.
- Pupils can talk about behaviour that keeps themselves and others safe.
What are rules and laws?
This unit introduces rules and laws, explaining how they support safety and fairness. Pupils identify rules in different contexts and recognise that laws are important rules that apply to everyone.
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