MP for a week
Curriculum links
This document details how the game ‘MP for a week’ links to the secondary school
curriculums for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
National Curriculum for England (KS3)
Subject
Citizenship
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Pupils should be taught about:
 the development of the political system of democratic government in
the United Kingdom, including the roles of citizens, Parliament and
the monarch
 the operation of Parliament, including voting and elections, and the
role of political parties
 the precious liberties enjoyed by the citizens of the United Kingdom
 the nature of rules and laws and the justice system, including the role
of the police and the operation of courts and tribunals
 the roles played by public institutions and voluntary groups in society,
and the ways in which citizens work together to improve their
communities, including opportunities to participate in school-based
activities.
Northern Ireland Curriculum (KS3)
Subject
Learning for Life
and Work (LLW)
Local and global
citizenship
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Democracy and Active Participation
Pupils should have opportunities to:
 Investigate the basic characteristics of democracy, for example
participation, the rule of law, promotion of equality and human rights.
 Investigate various ways to participate in school and society, for
example school councils, mock elections, volunteering, community
action/involvement, lobbying and campaigning through NGOs, local
councillors, MLA or MEP, etc.
 Investigate why rules and laws are needed, how they are enforced
and how breaches of the law affect the community, for example
school rules, classroom charter, age related law, the young person in
the criminal justice system, etc.
 Investigate an issue from a range of viewpoints and suggest action
that might be taken to improve or resolve the situation.
Equality and Social Justice
Pupils should have opportunities to:
 Explore the work of inter-governmental, governmental and nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) which aim to promote equality
and social justice.
Curriculum for Excellence, Scotland (P7 – S3)
Subject
Social Studies
People in society,
economy and
business
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Second
 I can describe the main features of a democracy and discuss the
rights and responsibilities of citizens in Scotland. SOC 2-17a
 I can investigate the features of an election and the work of
representatives at a local, national or European level to begin to
develop my understanding of how democracy works. SOC 2-18a
Third
 I can use my knowledge of current social, political or economic issues
to interpret evidence and present an informed view. SOC 3-15a
 I understand the arrangements for political decision making at
different levels and the factors which shape these arrangements.
SOC 3-18a
Fourth
 I can critically analyse the relative importance of the contribution of
individuals or groups in bringing about change in a significant political
event. SOC 4-17a
 I can evaluate the role of the media in a democracy, assess its
importance in informing and influencing citizens, and explain
decisions made by those in power. SOC 4-17b
 I can evaluate the impact which decision making bodies have on the
lives of people in Scotland or elsewhere. SOC 4-18a
The National Curriculum for Wales
Subject
Personal and
social education
framework
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Active citizenship
Learners should be given opportunities to:
 develop respect for themselves and others
 value and celebrate diversity and equality of opportunity locally,
nationally and globally
and to understand:
 their rights
 their responsibilities as young citizens in Wales
 the principles of democracy in Wales, the UK and the EU
 how representatives, e.g. MPs are elected and understand their roles
 how young people can have their views listened to and influence
decision-making.
Sustainable development and global citizenship
Learners should be given opportunities to:
 develop a sense of personal responsibility towards local and global
issues.