New Wiltshire democracy teaching resource
Friday 17th October 2014
As part of Local Democracy Week, Wiltshire Council has put together a lesson resource to help children understand how their local Councillors make difficult financial decisions.
For a copy of the resource contact william.oulton@wiltshire.gov.uk
Children will learn, through discussion and role play, how best to use scarce financial resources as they debate the merits of the different projects and vote to decide which should be funded and which should not.
Teachers can also have fun being a heckling member of the public who asks difficult questions!
The release of the resource is timed to coincide with Local Democracy Week, but can be used throughout the year.
Wiltshire Council is keen to shape and improve this pack in response to your feedback, so please contact Democratic Services via the phone number or e-mail provided below, if you have any suggestions.
Please contact the Council’s Democratic Services team if your school is interested in exploring how it can further engage with the Council.
