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Politics A Level

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Getting Ahead

Politics A Level at Alton Campus

Will you be studying Politics A Level at Alton this September? If so, you’re in the right place!

This Getting Ahead work will give you a head start on your course over the summer. We can’t wait to see you.

Big questions in politics….

How effective has the government been in dealing with crises? Should the government restrict liberties to protect wider society? What should the UK’s relationship with Europe be like? What steps should be taken to deal with climate change? Does the media have too much influence on politics?  Do the people have too little influence on politics?

The world is rapidly changing and the responses of our government can be variable. For this task, you will need to identify a recent event or situation and provide a summary and analysis of it. Identify and explain the question or topic and the events surrounding it. Then look at how it has been or is being dealt with by the government and wider society. What decisions were made and by whom? What was the overall result? Were the actions of the government effective or not? Explain your reasoning.

MP For a Week challenges you to survive a week in politics and keep your party, your voters and the media happy.

The game gives you a virtual taste of life as an MP. Highlighting the range and value of MPs’ work, the game builds your understanding of the role of a Member of Parliament.

Click here to play.

The Politics department would love for you to stay cognitively engaged over the coming weeks and months, despite the cancellation of your GCSE exams. Take a look at the ‘resources’ section on this page and the list below. They are suggestions, they are not compulsory, but we would love for you to engage in any that you find interesting.

  • Read the media – newspapers, magazines and other similar sources. All newspapers have websites where you can access their content. How useful/reliable are these sources?
  • Watch TV programmes such as the news. The news is a constant source of information and in recent months the government has issued daily briefings broadcast on television. Why should sources such as YouTube be treated with caution?
  • Listen to Podcasts and radio broadcasts. They can provide a lot of useful information on recent events.

If you would like to share what you’ve learnt, we’d love for you to produce a piece that we could share with other students.

Resources

Meet your Teachers

  • Stef Harvey

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Your Learning Space

*This is a representation of your learning space and may not be the exact room you will be using

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