LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
The lesson planswhich aim toteachyoung people about theirrights andthe legal system,havebeen developedwithexpert educatorsand shaped by feedbackfrom teachers.Resources range from introductory lessonsforfive-year-oldsexploring whyrules exist, to more complex material examining contemporary threats to theruleoflaw.
Each lesson is accompanied by task worksheets, explainervideosand quizzes. Thekey stages one to fourplansare freefor teachersto download fromtheOak National Academy's website:www.thenational.academy.
Oak National Academy is used by around three-quarters of England schools and is backed by the Department for Education. The new resources are a practical exploration of what citizenship teaching could look like in light of wider curriculum review. The rule of law is identified as a Fundamental British Value by the Department for Education.
Tomark the launch, the Attorney General, Richard HermerKCand Advocate Generalfor Scotland Catherine Smith KC visited Ark Blake Academy in Croydonon Thursday 2 July 2026,observinga Year 9 lesson using thenew resourcesand taking questions from students.
The Attorney General, Richard Hermer KC, said:
Every child deserves to understand thelaws and rights that protect them. Until now, too many schools have lacked the high-quality resources to teach that with confidence. These free lesson plans, developed with Oak National Academy and the AssociationofCitizenship Teachers, change that.
Visiting Ark Blake and seeing students engage so enthusiastically with discussions about the importanceoftheruleoflaw- a fundamental British value - is exactly why this work matters.
John Roberts, CEOofOak National Academy said:
It's been brilliant to work with the Attorney General'sOffice to develop theseresources, andgive teachers the tools to bring important conversations about theruleoflawinto the classroom.
By helping pupils understand their rights, the protections thelawprovides, and the role they play in society, these lessons will support young people to become informed, active citizens.
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