SHOP THEFT

Key teaching points

1) Awareness of age of arrest for young person.
2) Steps that shops take to prevent shop theft.
3) Consequences and effects of shop theft.
4) Strategies for keeping safe.

Links with the curriculum

English
Listening and discussion.

Mathematics
Calculation.

Science
Electricity.

PHSE & Citizenship
Rules and laws.
Peer pressure.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets:

English

En 1 Speaking and listening. 3c, 4c.
Breadth of study. 9 a), b).
Listening to information from guides and video presentations.
Follow-up discussion, giving opinions. Role-play to examine effects of shop theft arrest on family and friends and long term effects.

En 3 Writing
Breadth of study. 9 b), c), d).
Written follow-up to inform and explain relevant safety issues.
Writing from different person's perspective.

Mathematics

Ma 2 Number.
Using and applying 1 b) e)
Solving mathematical problems 4 a), c).
Calculate cost to individual shop if only 1 CD stolen per day over
i) 1 week
ii) 1 year. Cost to chain of (i.e.100) shops over year.

Science

Sc 4 Physical processes.
Electricity 1 a), c).
Construct circuit to demonstrate how shop exit alarm system works.

PHSE & Citizenship

Preparing to play active role as citizens. 2 b)
Discuss why and how rules are made and enforced.

Developing healthy, safer lifestyle 3 e), f).
Looking at peer pressure and bullying. Recognising risks and behaviour choices to keep themselves safe.

Further Information

Local Police
Schools Liaison Officers