in this context, owned and run by the UK Government and funded out of tax

owned and run by companies that have nothing to do with the Government and are funded by shareholders and investors

public services that have been sold by the UK Government to private companies to run on their behalf

Should public services be privatised?

Citizenship

Pupils learn what the economy is, what taxes are and consider local and central government spending and risk management.

How does the economy work?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

services owned by the Government and funded through taxation

services owned by companies and funded by customers or investors

when a government-owned service is sold to a private company

Match the words to their correct definitions.

Which Prime Minister introduced large-scale privatisation in the UK?

Which of the following has not been fully privatised in the UK?

The Government has more control over services.

It can improve efficiency and innovation.

What is one perceived benefit of privatisation?

Fill in the gap: The UK has a {{}} economy, meaning that funding comes from a range of sources.

It ensures profit is prioritised over public welfare.

It guarantees that services are accessible to everyone.

It prevents any competition in the market.

The Government always acts faster than companies can.

Why might some people prefer the Government to run all essential services?

Local councils no longer need to collect Council Tax.

Councils must find new ways to generate income.

What is one consequence of central government reducing funding for local councils?

Business rates and government grants can fluctuate.

Councillors may not know how much Council Tax to charge.

Councils are only allowed to plan their budgets one year at a time.

Councils must get spending approval from residents before making decisions.

Why might a local council struggle to plan long-term spending?

Why might some people oppose borrowing to fund public services?

Spending limits remain the same each year.

The public never influences financial decisions.

Why can government spending priorities change over time?

Fill in the gap: Local government funding addresses {{}}-specific needs like local roads, public housing, waste management and schools.

the rate at which the prices of goods and services rise over time

the charges imposed by the Government on citizens and corporations

government department responsible for managing the country's finances

Match each revenue source to its correct description.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Should public services be privatised?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.