Teaching controversial issues

Controversial issues: guidance for schools

At times of public conflict and controversy schools will naturally want to respond to the fears and concerns of their pupils. This paper tackles the associated problems and worries.

Classroom resources

A few years ago we produced some resources for tackling specific issues ('hunting with hounds', 'voting at 16', 'smoking in public places' and 'prisons: do they work?'). They aimed to provide a historical context and a range of arguments for and against.

These are currently unavailable, but if you want to find out more please contact us.