Unit Award Scheme

115676 UNDERSTANDING THE UK’S POLITICAL SYSTEM (UNIT 2)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	identify at least three political issues affecting their lives that they would like to change or have input on	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced
2	using the internet to research whether these issues have ever been debated in Parliament	Summary sheet
3	using the internet to check if these subjects are being considered for votes in the near future	Summary sheet
4	using the internet to find out which politicians represent their constituency/ward	Summary sheet
5	using the internet to research how their Member of Parliament (MP) has voted recently	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
6	work as a group to agree on one topic to contact their MP about	Summary sheet
7	work as a group to send a message to their MP using the website ‘WriteToThem’	Summary sheet
8	find out if their MP is on social media	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
shown knowledge of
9	how to follow their MP on social media	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
10	at least three ways that they can improve their chances of achieving a positive response when they contact their MP.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 16 June 2021Level - Entry Level