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Introduction
In the unit 'Local Democracy for young citizens' # learnt about ~ local community and ~ local council, and ^ found out how local democracy works and how ^ can contribute to it. ^ explored what constitutes the local community, and discovered some of the significant factors that have contributed to its development over time. # learnt about local democracy and the roles of the ~ local councillors, council and mayor, through ~ own enquiry and research, visitor exercises, outside visits, preparing and presenting speeches, and presenting ~ own point of views in different discussions and debates. ^ began to appreciate how the role of the local council differs from that of the national government. ^ learnt the importance of discussing issues that concern *, and ^ can now directly relate this experience to ~ discussion of issues during circle time, the class council and the school council.
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Community
^ can describe some key features of a place and some of the reasons for its development in that location.
^ can use a range of sources of information to find out about ~ local community.
^ can collaborate with others as they investigate the same or a similar topic.
^ has communicated ~ findings to others.
^ can talk with a wide range of different adults in ~ local community about the community in the past and present.
^ has been able to reflect on what ^ knows about the local area and identify ~ likes and dislikes.
^ is able to suggest ideas for improving ~ local community.

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Representation
^ can describe some aspects of the local democracy, and ^ has been able to recognise the role of the local council and local and national elections.
^ knows what councillors do, how they are chosen, and how they make decisions for and on behalf of the communities they represent.
^ knows about ~ council service's and its functions.
# knows who ~ local councillors are.
^ knows that MPs represent people in Parliament and that this is where national issues are discussed and voted on.

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Chamber
^ has been able to research, discuss and debate an issue. ^ has been effective at separating fact from fiction and truth from polemic.
^ has participated in a real 'here and now' experience of the democratic process that will reinforce ~ knowledge and understanding of ~ local democracy and the institutions that support it.

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Democracy
# can contribute ~ ideas and ~ opinions to a discussion and listen to the views of others.
# has reflected on ~ participation and shared what ^ has learnt from taking part in a debate.
# can suggest ways in which ^ could continue to contribute to ~ school and ~ local community.

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Comment 6

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