Our Year 6 pupils have been working hard on their Theatre of Law project.
The Royal Courts of Justice in London is the setting for this innovative project. It is delivered to Primary students to improve their understanding of the law and the contemporary justice system. This project is currently supported by the Mayor’s fund for London.
“Working with young people to understand the law and their role in society at an early age is essential to ensure they play a full part in London’s future. Theatre of Law meets this need and promotes social and emotional skills that underpin effective learning and positive behaviour.” - Matthew Patten, CEO
The project links to English, Citizenship and Drama in the National Curriculum and consists of two days – one at school and one at the Royal Courts of Justice. Our pupils have worked on crime stories inspired by real cases and learnt about the consequences of crimes, debate on punishments and prepared for their mock trial at the Royal Courts of Justice.
In the Court, our pupils acted-out the script, playing the roles of the judges, the barristers, the jury, the witnesses and all other characters in a real Victorian courtroom, followed by a tour of the Courts.
The project has four aims:
It was so interesting to hear about what it is like to be a judge. The one who spoke to us had covered lots of really interesting cases. I enjoyed having to find the evidence and make a case so now I will consider law as a career!
Isaac Stevens - aged 10
The Royal Courts of Justice in London is the setting for this innovative project. It is delivered to Primary students to improve their understanding of the law and the contemporary justice system. This project is currently supported by the Mayor’s fund for London.
“Working with young people to understand the law and their role in society at an early age is essential to ensure they play a full part in London’s future. Theatre of Law meets this need and promotes social and emotional skills that underpin effective learning and positive behaviour.” - Matthew Patten, CEO
The project links to English, Citizenship and Drama in the National Curriculum and consists of two days – one at school and one at the Royal Courts of Justice. Our pupils have worked on crime stories inspired by real cases and learnt about the consequences of crimes, debate on punishments and prepared for their mock trial at the Royal Courts of Justice.
In the Court, our pupils acted-out the script, playing the roles of the judges, the barristers, the jury, the witnesses and all other characters in a real Victorian courtroom, followed by a tour of the Courts.
The project has four aims:
- Improve young people’s knowledge and understanding of the law
- Give participants the opportunity to learn about the consequences of crime and the impact on individuals and society
- Provide an insight into the workings of the Justice system
- Raise aspirations amongst those who participated in the project to see the law and related areas as a potential future career
It was so interesting to hear about what it is like to be a judge. The one who spoke to us had covered lots of really interesting cases. I enjoyed having to find the evidence and make a case so now I will consider law as a career!
Isaac Stevens - aged 10
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