Royal Courts of Justice

The children visit the Royal Courts of Justice, home to the highest courts in the land. The workshops immerse students in the legal system giving them the chance to take on roles such as: a judge, barrister, defendant, witness or juror They use real court cases and archive materials to explore topical themes and issues.

Magistates

Over the years, the children have had talks from local magistrates. Often these are parents. The children learn that many of the legal decisions made in England and Wales are not always made by judges They are made by ordinary people who work in all sorts of fields and have no previous connection to the law profession. What they do have is a sense of fairness. They also have the ability to listen, make rational judgements and be proud representatives of their communities These people are magistrates.

Debating

Form 6 has had a healthy tradition of debating with other schools. Sadly lockdown put a stop to it but the school is eager to get going again Apart from improved articulation and the ability to think quickly, debating teaches the boys and girls critical thinking skills that are essential in daily life. Critical thinking is the ability to make well thought out and reasoned arguments while also questioning the evidence behind a particular conclusion or stance They learn to disagree agreeably!