Summer 1-2026

This is everything we covered in Summer 1. Ask your child what they can remember about these topics?

Week 1: What makes a great place to live?

News story: A new town, called Barking Riverside, is being built in East London to help provide 
more homes in the local area.

British Value Link: Mutual Respect and Tolerance

Week 2: Is it ever too late to try something new?

News story: An 82-year-old runner, Eileen Hieron, has shown that age hasn’t stopped her trying 
something new.

British Value Link: Individual Liberty

Week 3:  What is the best way to support people who need extra help?

News story: New AI-supported glasses to help people with dementia or memory problems have 
won a £1 million prize.

British Value Link: Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance

Week 4: Why do some people become so important to the world?

News story: Sir David Attenborough, a famous naturalist and broadcaster, is celebrating his 
100th birthday.

British Value Link: Democracy and Rule of Law

Week 5: How can music bring people together?

News story: This week, countries from across Europe and beyond are taking part in the 
Eurovision Song Contest.

British Value Link: Democracy, Mutual Respect and Tolerance

Week 6: Do we learn more from winning or losing? 

News story: It's the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.

British Value Link: Mutual Respect, Tolerance and Rule of Law