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TOUR AND PLAY
LOCATION: NORTH WEST
This is a 2 hour session comprising of a 1 hour guided tour of the Greater Manchester Police Museum, giving students the opportunity to dress up as Police officers, and an hour dressing up as characters in the courtroom to act out a real trial.
Students will:
- Learn about the law and justice system
- Explore the roles in a courtroom
- Be encouraged to think about what is right, what is wrong and the consequences of their choices
- Discuss and debate to reach a verdict and decide an appropriate sentence
Trials to choose from include:
Shoplifting – Two youths are charged with stealing items from a town centre store. One admits his guilt, whilst the second pleads not guilty, his defence is that he was a look-out only and did not take any of the items.
Victorian Children – The defendant is 11 years old and is from a very poor family. She will plead not guilty to the charge of stealing clothing items from a house
Cyberbullying – The defendant is 15 years old and charged with Harassment, sending abusive Snapchat posts and threatening to harm the victim.
Curriculum links: Citizenship, SMSC including British Values, PSHE and English including Spoken Language
| Suitable for | Key Stage 2 |
| Location | GM Police Museum |
| Key skills enhanced include | Problem-solving, critical thinking and analysis, public speaking and debating. |
| Days/Times | Mondays – Morning 10am to 12noon or Afternoon 1pm to 3pm |
| Duration | Two hours |
| Number of students | Maximum of 30 students per visit |
| Cost | £7.50 per student SEN/PRU schools no minimum charge applies. |
| Booking | Email learning@nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk or call 0115 993 9811 |
“
Thank you so much for a fantastic day at the courts. It was an extremely informative, interactive and enjoyable morning.
”
Manchester Muslim Prep School
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