Blog and updates
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18 Sept 2015
Reviewing Donald Trump's week
Mr Trump is certainly measuring up to be a divisive, marmite-like figure, loved or hated in seemingly equal measure. So what has got people's backs up this week?
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17 Sept 2015
Corbyn's first week in post - PMQs, the National Anthem, and the EU
Jeremy Corbyn has certainly ruffled a few feathers this week! First up, the apparent national outrage at his lack of singing of the national anthem at the Battle of Britain service.In his first...
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17 Sept 2015
Lesson resource - Beyond the Bike - global connections
The Beyond the Bike adventure is a tutor2u-supported trip by two teachers, as they explore key issues on the new silk road road route. This week they headed to Uganda on the hunt for international...
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14 Sept 2015
Elevator Quiz - an introduction to Global Issues
This fun quiz is a useful starter for this stage in the course for students following the Edexcel Unit 4d Global Political Issues paper.
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14 Sept 2015
US Constitution Key Terms Wordsnake Starter
Building confidence with key terms and specialist vocab is really crucial for success in exams.
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14 Sept 2015
Constitutional Statute Law starter quiz
Looking for something engaging to kick-start a UK politics lesson this week?
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12 Sept 2015
The United Nations: 70 Years Old - But Where Next?
A superb animated video here from The Guardian that explains how and why the UN was formed and how it has grown since. Essential background information for students looking at global issues.
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11 Sept 2015
Resources to Help Understand the EU
For those following the Global option at A2, students need to have a firm understanding of the history and operation of the EU.
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11 Sept 2015
Useful Politics Subscriptions for Your Students
Following on from Scott's blog post, it's really important for politics students to be keeping their finger on the political pulse and immersing themselves in the subject. This blog post suggests a...
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11 Sept 2015
A Virtual Visit to the White House
If you fancy putting yourselves in the virtual shoes of Barack and Michelle Obama, you can now take part in a virtual tour of the White House.
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11 Sept 2015
Teaching Resources from the Parliament Education Team
Parliament's new Education Centre was formally opened in July. Whilst a visit to Parliament itself is undoubtedly a rewarding experience, the Parliament education team has also really ramped up its...
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10 Sept 2015
Beyond the Bike: EU Lesson Resources
As part of tutor2u's support for the Beyond the Bike project, each week I will be providing some lesson resources to accompany Stuart's and Claire's journey, kindly supported by the Royal Economic...
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10 Sept 2015
Beyond the Bike - a journey to the heart of the EU
This week Stuart and Claire cycled through France and Belgium and into the Netherlands. This is Stuart's blog post exploring whether Britain should stay in or leave the EU; you can see the original...
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10 Sept 2015
Beyond the Bike - an enrichment project
Two teachers cycling new and old Silk Roads en route to China in an epic educational and charity project - look out each week for updates and learning resources on the tutor2u Beyond the Bike page....
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9 Sept 2015
Will Northern Ireland's devolution be suspended?
The fragile power-sharing agreement between unionists and nationalists in the Northern Ireland Assembly is close to breaking down completely; Theresa Villiers, the Northern Ireland Secretary, is...
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8 Sept 2015
Friendly Politics Blogging Community Seeking New Friends
Have you enjoyed our recent blog posts and additions to our politics Study Notes? Would you like to join our politics blogging community and share your thoughts and ideas with other enthusiastic...
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8 Sept 2015
The Political Calendar 2015
Every upcoming political event for the next term! It includes elections from across the globe, party conferences, UK Political events and much more. Use it as your companion guide for the next...
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8 Sept 2015
Advice from my Politics Teacher to You
When I was a student of A Level Politics, my Politics teacher gave us all some very important advice. It is this advice which made the study of A Level Politics, that bit easier and fully allowed...
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8 Sept 2015
Cameron's first Commons defeat
David Cameron's Conservative government suffered its first Commons defeat of this Parliament yesterday, over the so-called "purdah" rules which restrain government in the run-up to an election, or...
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7 Sept 2015
Labour leadership election - How the Alternative vote works
As we close in on the date (September 12th) when the new Labour leader will be announced, those of you who may not have learned election systems yet might be wondering why, if more people vote for...
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