What are rules and laws?

This one-lesson Key Stage 1 scheme of work introduces learners to why rules and laws are needed and how they help keep people safe and ensure people are treated fairly. Learners explore the difference between everyday rules and laws, consider how rules may vary in different places, and understand that laws apply to everyone, including adults.
Learners also consider who they can turn to for help when rules or laws are broken, using familiar examples from home, school and the wider community. The scheme supports learners to develop an early understanding of fairness, responsibility and the rule of law, providing a foundation for later learning about how laws are made, applied and upheld.