Lesson One (mainstream) 1 Hour
This is a summary of the lesson plan, for a full explanation please refer to the training pack to be found in quick links to the right of this page.
Lesson Structure
- Activity One: Graffiti Wall
- Activity Two: Illustrations
- Activity Three: Role Play
- Activity Four: Watch the Jerome DVD
- Plenary
- Evaluation
Activity one: Graffiti Wall - 10 minutes
Overview
Ice breaker activity designed to gauge the level of understanding that students possess about the CJS/CPS.
Learning Objective
To identify the level of knowledge that students have about the CPS.
Learning Outcome
To provide a brief overview of the CPS.
Tools
- Download and print Resource 1a - facts about the CPS
- Download Fact 1. The CPS was created in 1986 pdf
- Download Fact 2. Its a government department pdf
- Download Fact 3. The police and CPS work together but are different pdf
- Download Fact 4. Our lawyers review cases submitted by the police pdf.
- Download Fact 5. Two factors pdf.
- Download Fact 6. Where the decision is to prosecute we determine the charge in all but the most minor cases pdf.
- Download Fact 7.We prepare cases for court and present those cases in court pdf
- Download Fact 8. We have offices in Derby and Chesterfield and work in the counties five courts pdf
- Roll of wallpaper
- Felt tip pens
Activity two: Illustrations - 10 minutes
Overview
Court room scenes to show how the CPS fits into the wider Criminal Justice system.
Learning Objective
To give an overview of the CPS within the Criminal Justice System.
Learning Outcome
Increase knowledge of work in courts and where the CPS fits into this process.
Tools
Court illustrations
Activity three: Role play - 30 minutes
Overview
This role play exercise has been designed to give students an understanding of how the Crown Court functions and the role of the individuals within it. It contains six scenes which are all scripted. It is an opportunity for pupils to express themselves in a proactive way by testing their reasoning and decision making skills.
Learning Objective
To give pupils the opportunity of taking on the role of one of the Crown Court characters helping them to understand their individual rights and responsibilities. To give pupils a greater understanding of the legal procedures involved in a trial which builds on their natural skills of enquiry.
Learning Outcome
To enable pupils to use their reasoning and decision making skills by deciding if the defendant is guilty or innocent after listening to all the evidence.
Tools
Download and print these resources from the sidebar on this page.
Activity four: Just Deserts DVD -30 minutes
Overview
Class is divided into four groups. Each group is asked to study a particular character. After the video stops they are asked to discuss events and write 5 words as to how the person feels. DVD then continues. At the next break special measures are discussed.
Learning Objective
To give students an overview of many of the roles within the CJS. To also give an overview of the special measures available to young and vulnerable witnesses.
Learning Outcome
Evaluate information provided by the CPS corporate DVD.
Tools
Part one
Download the Just Deserts video part 1
Part two
Download the Just Deserts video part 2
Part three
Download the Just Deserts video part 3
Plenary - 5 minutes
Evaluation - 5 minutes
Overview
To provide an opportunity to assess what students have learnt and to reflect on the training.
Learning Objective
To give students the opportunity to reflect on what they have learned during the session.
Learning Outcome
An understanding of what students have learnt about the CPS.
Tools
- Bull's eye (flip chart paper and small round stickers)
- Thermometer (Flip chart paper)
- Pack of Playing Cards
