CARELESS TALK

Summer Term 

PSHE, Literacy, British Values, Safeguarding, Transition: Primary to Secondary

Age Group: 8-11 
 

Addresses requirements of the Key Stage 2 Curriculum:

• Speaking and listening.
   

• Moral development.
   

• Tolerance, Respect for law, democracy, liberty.
   

Careless Talk is thought provoking workshop which explores how a young person could be groomed to take part in extremist action.
 

The piece is set in the fictional town of Brodingham and tells the story of Scarlett, a young member of a minority community, The Circle, who are being persecuted by another group. The children are guided through a process where they find positive and peaceful solutions for the characters in this piece which promotes social responsibility, tolerance and respect.
 

Outcomes:
Children will: 

• Challenge extremist perspectives and consider alternatives to violence as a way of resolving problems.
   

• Reflect on the role of the media, social media, gossip and rumour in contributing to perceptions and attitudes so that they understand that there are multiple points of view.
   

• Discuss the impact and application of the 5 fundamental British Values.
   

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“A superb piece of drama that told a poignant message relevant to today’s world. Fantastic, meaningful discussion on the five British values that we want our children to respect, for themselves and for society as a whole.” 

Year 5 teacher, Whitehouse Common Primary

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Access a comprehensive resource pack with follow-up activities which allow you to expand on learning from the workshop after our visit below. 

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