HMRC Junior Tax Facts: ages 8 to 13

Junior Tax Facts is an interactive lesson designed to introduce children to the subject of taxation.

Children will learn that taxes are the money that people and businesses have to pay the government in order to pay for the things that are important to us and our families, our local communities and the country.

The lesson introduces the idea that as responsible citizens we all make small contributions towards the things that benefit everyone.

The Junior Tax Facts lesson plan includes guidance on how to use the videos alongside activities for two different age groups: ages 8 to 11 and 11 to 13.
The lesson objectives support aspects of the curriculum for both age groups.

If you are looking for resources for students aged 14 to 17, please refer to our Tax Facts lesson pack, which goes into more detail on the subject of taxation.

Resources available:
1 x Delivery Guide (including lesson plan, learning objectives, curriculum links,
and glossary)
1 x Lesson PowerPoint Presentation
1 x Class Activity Sheet
1 x Follow-up Activity Sheet (can be used for homework)

The Junior Tax Facts lesson includes three short videos covering:

1. Why do we have tax?
2. What is tax?
3. Tax and HMRC

To find out more please search Tax Facts on GOV.UK