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I aim to share cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more of your time, doing the things that you want.
**This is a Lesson Plan which forms part of a 3-part bundle on Globalisation.
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This is a “model answer”, written by an experienced Law Examiner to a common question on Delegated Legislation.
It is 2-pages long and will take up approximately 60 minutes of teaching time, including a discussion of the answer.
Here is a brief summary of the document titled “Model Answer - Delegated Legislation”:
The document provides a model answer for an AQA A Level Law question on delegated legislation. It covers three main areas:
Types of Delegated Legislation: The document describes two types of delegated legislation: Statutory Instruments and Orders in Council. Statutory Instruments are rules and regulations made by government ministers, while Orders in Council are made by the Queen and the Privy Council, allowing ministers to make laws without going through Parliament.
Judicial Controls: It explains how judicial control of delegated legislation occurs through Judicial Review. Delegated legislation can be challenged in courts if it is ‘ultra vires’ (beyond the powers granted). Examples include cases like R v Home Secretary ex parte Fire Brigades Union and Strickland v Hayes Borough Council.
Advantages of Delegated Legislation: The document discusses several advantages, such as saving parliamentary time, allowing for technical expertise, enabling consultation with experts, quick law-making, and ease of amendment.
This is a 2-page document which provides a “model answer” written by an experienced Law Examiner to questions on Alternative Dispute Resolution.
The document covers four main types of ADR:
Negotiation: A quick and cheap method where parties try to reach an agreement, often with the help of solicitors.
Mediation: A neutral mediator helps parties reach an agreement, with the process remaining under the parties’ control.
Conciliation: Similar to mediation but with a more active role for the conciliator, commonly used in industrial disputes.
Arbitration: Parties voluntarily submit their case to a neutral person whose decision is binding, often used in commercial contracts.
The document also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using mediation to resolve civil disputes.
This answer consists of 2 pages and is a “model answer” written by an experienced Law Examiner.
This document is a model answer for AQA A Level Law, focusing on the judiciary. It addresses three main questions:
Training of Judges: Judges are trained by the Judicial Studies Board, with most training aimed at recorders, who are part-time judges. The training includes a one-week course and shadowing an experienced judge. There are criticisms regarding the short duration and lack of practical skills training.
Work of Judges: The work varies depending on the level of the court. Justices of the Supreme Court handle appeal cases, Lords Justices of Appeal deal with applications for appeal, High Court Judges try cases and explain the law to the jury, and inferior judges in County Courts decide civil cases and try criminal cases.
Importance of Judicial Independence: Judicial independence is crucial to protect citizens from government abuse of power. Judges must be independent from the legislature, executive, and political bias. They have financial independence and immunity from being sued for their judicial action.
This is a “model answer” written by a Law Examiner on the topic of Parliamentary Sovereignty.
The Handout provides a model answer to questions related to the law-making process in the House of Lords, the doctrine of Parliamentary sovereignty, and the influence of pressure groups on Parliamentary law-making. It outlines the stages a Bill goes through in the House of Lords, describes the principles of Parliamentary sovereignty as defined by Dicey, and discusses the role and impact of pressure groups, including their advantages and disadvantages.
It is 2 pages long and would represent about 60 minutes’ worth of teaching, including a discussion of the answer.
This is a “model answer” written by an experienced Law Examiner.
The answer is to a common topic on Paper 1 of the AQA A Level Law examinations on sentencing.
The document provides model answers on community sentences for adult and young offenders, and the aims of sentencing for young offenders.
Community Sentences: The Criminal Justice Act 2003 allows courts to combine various requirements such as unpaid work, curfews, and treatment orders to tailor sentences for offenders aged 16 and over.
Aims of Sentencing for Young Offenders: Sentencing aims include retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, protection of the public, reparation, and denunciation, with specific approaches to keep young offenders out of the adult prison system.
This is a model answer, written by an experienced Law Examiner, to the question, “What is the association between law and morality?”.
It is 4-pages or 1500 words long and provides an insight in how to answer questions on this difficult topic.
It includes all of the main legal theorists such as Bentham and Rawls and can be adapted to suit other questions on the topic.
This is a 6-page “model answer” written by an experienced Examiner, to the question “What is the association between law and justice?”
The Handout discusses various theories of justice, including Natural Law, Positivism, Distributive Justice, Corrective Justice, Utilitarianism, and Social Justice. It highlights the differing views of theorists like Aristotle, Karl Marx, Jeremy Bentham, and John Rawls on how justice should be achieved and applied in society. The document also examines the application of these theories in procedural and substantive law, and concludes that justice is a subjective concept, with different interpretations leading to varying outcomes in legal cases.
An invaluable aid to the study of Law and Justice.
A summary table of the arguments for and against Britain’s “First-past-the-post” election system.
FULLY UPDATED to refelect the results in 2024.
PLUS
Questions to use with your students and outline answers.
This is an invaluable resource for teachers of Politics, Citizenship or similar subjects.
It is a Handout over 3 pages and is designed to be taught over approximately 60 minutes.
This is a 5-page Handout which represents a “model answer” to the question: “How does Shakespeare treat death in ‘Romeo and Juliet?’”
It is designed as a complete lesson and should last around 60-minutes in terms of delivery.
The answer is structured as follows:
William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” intricately explores the theme of death, intertwining it with love, fate, conflict, and transformation.
Foreshadowing and Premonitions: Shakespeare uses premonitions and dreams to foreshadow the impending deaths of Romeo and Juliet, heightening the sense of foreboding and dramatic irony.
The Role of Fate and Destiny: Fate and destiny play significant roles, with the characters often attributing their misfortunes to fate, suggesting that their lives are governed by external forces beyond their control.
It is an invaluable resource for any students and teachers of the play.
A Worksheet consisting of 25 differentiated questions to help your students revise Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”.
Divided into 5 sections, the Worksheet consists of questions that get harder as students work through them.
The final section contains questions which are “essay-style” questions or they can be used as the basis of discussion or class debate.
The Worksheet consists of 5 pages with spaces provided for the first 20 questions.
Tried and tested with many classes across the years. A great resource for revising the play.
Enjoy!
25 revision questions on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
The Handout incorporates questions which get harder as they go along and are divided into 5 sections:
Basic comprehension;
Intermediate questions;
Advanced analysis;
In-depth exploration and
Critical thinking.
Questions can be set so as students can work their way through the whole set or students can be asked to choose a certain number of questions from each section.
Designed for use with GCSE students of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.
Saving busy teachers a great deal of time.
5-page student Handout. 60 minutes teaching approx.
The AQA Politics Paper 1 requires candidates to answer three short questions, each worth 9 marks. These questions test the ability to be succinct and respond to key terms under pressure. The provided model answers, written by an examiner, are of high quality and can help candidates practice and compare their responses.
These questions are taken from the June 2020 examination paper.
The 3 questions are on: Judicial independence, influences on individual MP’s and referendums.
Get your students to complete the questions and then compare their answers against these ones.
5-page student Handout. 60 minutes teaching approx.
The AQA Politics Paper 1 requires candidates to answer a question based on an extract, worth 25 marks. This question tests the ability to respond to an unseen extract and then to use it and other knowledge, to produce an answer.
The provided model answer, written by an examiner, is of high quality and can help candidates practice and compare their responses.
There is also space for students to note which points they have remembered, and which they have nor remembered, from the modeal answer provided.
These questions are taken from the June 2020 examination paper.
This particular question was on the advantages and disadvantages of interest groups, as they operate in the UK.
Get your students to complete the questions and then compare their answers against these ones.
6-page student Handout. 60 minutes teaching approx.
The AQA Politics Paper 1 requires candidates to answer 1 out of 2 essay questions, worth 25 marks. These questions test the ability to produce longer, more considered answers. The provided model answers, written by an examiner, are of high quality and can help candidates practice and compare their responses.
Answers are provided for both essay questions, although students only have to answer one.
These questions are taken from the June 2020 examination paper.
The 2 questions are on:multi-party systems and leadership as a factor in general election results.
Get your students to complete the questions and then compare their answers against these ones.
This novel, new to the A-Level Specification, has few resources written about it and so this Guide will act as a great starting point for students and teachers of the book,
This is a summary of the Handout:
Here’s a summary of the document:
“My Name is Leon” by Kit de Waal is a poignant novel set in the 1980s, focusing on themes of identity, family, and the foster care system through the eyes of a young boy.
Identity and Belonging: Leon, a mixed-race boy, struggles with his identity and seeks a place where he feels accepted and loved, highlighting the importance of understanding one’s identity despite societal challenges.
Family and Separation: Leon and his baby brother Jake are separated due to their mother’s inability to care for them, with Leon’s bond and determination to reunite with Jake driving much of the plot.
The Foster Care System: The novel critiques the UK foster care system through Leon’s experiences, emphasizing the need for compassion, understanding, and stability for children in care.
Resilience and Hope: Leon’s journey is marked by resilience and hope, as he strives to find his brother and create a sense of family, conveying a message of positive change.
Look out for other resources on the novel.
Keep it simple! Lesson time: 60 minutes approx.
Christmas Quiz and Answer Grid for use with any class aged 14+ including Sixth Form/A Level. A fun activity which requires no PC’s, no programs, nothing other than pen and paper!
Each round has 10 questions, and participants can earn up to 50 points. The quiz is structured as follows:
Round 1: General knowledge with Christmas-themed questions.
Round 2: Picture round where participants identify prominent people from 2024.
Round 3: General knowledge questions.
Round 4: Picture round featuring cartoon characters.
Round 5: General knowledge questions.
The document includes all necessary materials to run the quiz, such as answer sheets and answers provided after each question. Participants can play individually or in teams, and the quiz is designed to be simple and fun.
This is a student Handout/Worksheet, complete with questions, on 10 reasons why Donald Trump won the 2024 US Presidential Election and 5 reasons why Kamala Harris didn’t win!
The Handout highlights several key factors that contributed to Trump’s win, including his economic policies, populist appeal, media strategy, and effective campaign messaging. The document also discusses the high voter turnout, Republican Party unity, and Trump’s response to key issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additionally, it examines the reasons behind Kamala Harris’s defeat, citing perceived ineffectiveness, campaign strategy, voter turnout, media coverage, and internal party divisions as significant factors.
Finally, there are 5 questions which can be used as an exercise to summarise the document or as an aide to discussion for your class.
This is a 10-slide PowerPoint which covers the complete Learning Aim C (the 3rd of 3 parts) which make up Unit 20 on Corporate Social Responsibility.
**This is not covered by any textbooks for Business and these PowerPoints together mean that teachers will be required to do no other work.
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This is a summary of the presentation:
Coursework Focus: Analyse Sainsbury’s CSR policies and their impact on the local community.
Community Impact: Sainsbury’s aims to support social cohesion, economic prosperity, and inclusive growth.
UN Global Goals: Sainsbury’s is committed to several UN Global Goals, including No Poverty and Zero Hunger.
CSR Categories: Sainsbury’s CSR record includes financial, employment, and diversity aspects.
Poor CSR Example: Study Sports Direct for an example of a company which has hae issues regarding CSR in the past.
**Please look out for PowerPoints covering Learning Aim A and Learning Aim B which together make up the whole Unit.
Discounted bundle: buy all 3 PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**
This is a 9-page (2484 words) student handout which analyses the characters of Estella and Pip from Dickens’ masterpiece “Great Expectations”.
It would be useful for study at any point in the novel and would be particularly appropriate for revision.
The document is structured as follows:
Here’s a summary of the document:
The analysis of Estella and Pip in Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations” explores their complex characters, relationships, and the broader themes they represent.
Estella’s Enigmatic Beauty: Estella is introduced as a beautiful yet aloof character, described through Pip’s eyes as having “delicately transparent” skin and “proud eyes”.
Estella’s Duality: Estella is both a victim of Miss Havisham’s manipulation and an independent individual aware of her emotional shortcomings, creating a complex duality in her character.
Growth and Redemption: Estella undergoes significant development, showing signs of remorse and a desire for redemption by the end of the novel, reflecting Dickens’ theme of personal growth.
Pip’s Aspirations: Pip’s desire to become a gentleman is driven by his infatuation with Estella and his encounters with Miss Havisham, leading him to yearn for social status and wealth.
Pip’s Moral Growth: Pip’s journey reflects his growing self-awareness and moral integrity, ultimately valuing loyalty and modesty over wealth and status by the novel’s end.