This is a large pack of resources for learning and revision of the “Families” section of AQA Sociology GCSE. The pack includes: The Functionalist Perspective The Marxist Perspective The Feminist Perspective Different Families Rapoport & Rapoport Conjugal Role Relationships Changing Families Changing Households Wider Family Relationships Marriage and Divorce Theories of Divorce Criticisms of Families Is the Nuclear Family Still Important? Knowledge Organisers Practice Exam Questions

This is a document containing accurate predictions for what might be the 2026 AQA A-level Sociology questions It includes: Every past paper question Each of my predictions for paper 1 Each of my predictions for paper 2 (families and beliefs) My predictions for each Crime and Deviance question Each prediction was informed by an AQA examiner and in light of questions from recent years.

This is a large pack of resources for learning and revision of the “Education” section of AQA Sociology GCSE. The pack includes: Functions of Education Education & Capitalism Feminist Perspective Types of Schools Independent vs State Education Alternative Education External Factors on Educational Achievement Education Policies Processes Within Schools Social Class & Education Social Class & Education - Explanations Gender & Educational Achievement Gender & Education - Explanations Perspectives on School Processes Ethnicity & Educational Achievement Ethnicity & Education - Explanations Practice exam questions Knowledge organisers

Included her are model answers for the following exams: Paper 1 Education with Methods in Context - Secimen Paper 1 Education with Methods in Context - 2019 Paper 1 Education with Methods in Context - 2020 Paper 2 Families and Households - Specimen Paper 2 Families and Households - 2017 Paper 2 Families and Households - 2019 Paper 2 Beliefs in Society - Specimen Paper 2 Beliefs in Society -2017 Paper 2 Beliefs in Society - 2019 Student reflection areas included but documents fully editable to suit your schools style.

An introduction to the ‘Crime and Deviance’ topic for A-level Year 13 students on the AQA Specification Students are challenged to think about the concepts of ‘crime’ and ‘deviance’ and how they are socially constructed. Activities include: ‘Is it a crime?’ card sort Discussion - is there such as a thing as a criminal act? Research task - contextual, cultura, historical and generational crimes Survey - perceptions of deviant acts Exam questions and example answer included in the powerpoint (Lesson follows a ‘Be more chef’ model - the lesson takes cooking as an analogy for the starter, main and plenary. The ‘Be more chef’ concept pushes students to go beyond the recipe at the end of the lesson, and strive towards additional independent study) FULL CRIME AND DEVIANCE BUNDLE AVAILABLE

These revision powerpoints are made to help with last minute revision - they are summaried to a point where it is still easily understood/able to develop. Also comes with a checklist to aid your revision. This is followed by the A-Level - AQA - Sociology specification This is for the theory and methods section of the papers - which comes under Paper 1 AND Paper 3 BUT - this is WITHOUT the methods - for the methods I have made a separate sociology revision powerpoint lablelled as ‘research methods’ this powerpoint includes the following topics: Sociology and science Objectivity and values in sociology Functionalism Marxism Feminist theories Action theories Globalisation, modernity and postmodernity Sociology and social policy

Topic: Education Specification link: the significance of educational policies, including policies of selection, marketisation and privatisation, and policies to achieve greater equality of opportunity or outcome, for an understanding of the structure, role, impact and experience of and access to education; the impact of globalisation on educational policy Focus: Privitisation and Globalisation What’s included: • 1 × fully editable lesson PowerPoint • 1 × student work booklet (fillable during lessons) • 1 × completed teacher version of the work booklet • A range of engaging tasks including stretch & challenge for differentiation • Links to video clips and suggested discussion prompts • Clear lesson objectives with links to the specification and exam papers Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Paper 1: Education, this resource pack covers Privitisation and Globalisation. It’s ideal for teaching the section on the significance of educational policies, including policies of selection, marketisation and privatisation, and policies to achieve greater equality of opportunity or outcome, for an understanding of the structure, role, impact and experience of and access to education; the impact of globalisation on educational policy. With a detailed PowerPoint, a student workbook, and plenty of built-in activities, this lesson is ready to deliver straight away. The pack includes one lesson PowerPoint, designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time depending on the number of activities selected. The lesson features a combination of teacher-led tasks, independent student activities, and video clips, along with embedded stretch and challenge opportunities to support differentiation. The lesson is designed to run alongside a work booklet, provided in two versions: • a student copy for learners to complete during lessons • a completed copy for teacher reference or additional student support

Topic: Theory & Methods Specification link: the nature of science and the extent to which Sociology can be regarded as scientific Focus: Sociology and Science What’s included: • 1 × fully editable lesson PowerPoint • 1 × student work booklet with an exam work section • A range of engaging tasks including stretch & challenge for differentiation • Links to video clips and suggested discussion prompts • Clear lesson objectives with links to the specification and exam papers Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Theory & Methods 2, this resource pack covers Sociology and Science including key concepts and how this links back to topics studied during A level sociology. Please note that due to the synoptic links, this lesson has been designed to be taught at the end of the course. It also contains some pre-reading activities and tasks which students are expected to complete prior to the lesson (although this is optional). The pack includes one lesson PowerPoint, designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time depending on the number of activities selected. It features a combination of teacher-led tasks, independent student activities, and video clips, along with embedded stretch and challenge opportunities to support differentiation. The lesson is designed to run alongside a work booklet, which has a exam section included.

Topic: Theory & Methods Specification link: debates about subjectivity, objectivity and value freedom Focus: Sociology and Values What’s included: • 1 × fully editable lesson PowerPoint • 1 × student work booklet with an exam work section • A range of engaging tasks including stretch & challenge for differentiation • Links to video clips and suggested discussion prompts • Clear lesson objectives with links to the specification and exam papers Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Theory & Methods 2, this resource pack covers Sociology and Values including key concepts and how this links back to topics studied during A level sociology. Please note that due to the synoptic links, this lesson has been designed to be taught at the end of the course. It also contains some pre-reading activities and tasks which students are expected to complete prior to the lesson (although this is optional). The pack includes one lesson PowerPoint, designed for 60–90 minutes of teaching time depending on the number of activities selected. It features a combination of teacher-led tasks, independent student activities, and video clips, along with embedded stretch and challenge opportunities to support differentiation. The lesson is designed to run alongside a work booklet, which has a exam section included.

This pack of lessons includes the whole topic of socialisation and the creation of identity on the Cambridge international specification. Includes the following: • The process of learning and socialisation • Culture, roles, norms, values, beliefs, customs, ideology, power and status as elements in the social construction of reality. • The importance of socialisation in influencing human behaviour, including the nurture versus nature debate. • Agencies of socialisation and social control, including family, education, peer group, media and religion. • Social control, conformity and resistance • The role of structure and agency in shaping the relationship between the individual and society, including an awareness of the differences between structuralist and interactionist views. • Factors explaining why individuals conform to social expectations, including sanctions, social pressure, self-interest and social exchange. • The mechanisms through which order is maintained, including power, ideology, force and consensus. • How sociologists explain deviance and non-conformity, including subcultures, under-socialisation, marginalisation, cultural deprivation and social resistance. • Social identity and change • Social class, gender, ethnicity and age as elements in the construction of social identity. • How social class, gender, ethnicity and age identities may be changing due to globalisation, increased choice and the creation of new/hybrid identities. Can be used for other specifications (GCSE and A Level)

Introduce students to A Level Sociology with this engaging and interactive Introduction / Taster Lesson. Perfect as a first lesson, transition activity, induction session or introduction to the subject, this resource introduces students to key sociological concepts while developing discussion, analytical thinking and early exam skills. Students explore how sociologists explain behaviour and begin to understand the expectations of studying Sociology at A Level. Part 1: Introducing Sociology Lesson objectives: • Know the meaning of the key terms: culture, norms, values, socialisation, status and role • Understand the importance of culture and socialisation in explaining human behaviour Part 2: Developing Sociology Skills Lesson objectives: • Understand Sociology assessment objectives • Develop confidence using the P.E.E.L structure in Sociology responses What’s included: • Easy to deliver PowerPoint presentation with helpful teaching tips in the notes • Student friendly activities and discussion opportunities • Worksheets formatted and ready to print • Stretch and challenge activities included • Focus on literacy and key sociological concepts • Strong links to exam skills and assessment criteria • High-level questioning and opportunities for written application Resources are made for the AQA A Level Sociology specification, but may be tailored for use with other exam boards. Textbook page numbers and references are made to AQA A Level Sociology Book One and AQA A Level Sociology Book Two. Check out our other great Sociology resources in our TES shop. For any inquiries or support using any of the resources please feel free to email: Lovelysystemz@gmail.com

A work booklet with a range of revision questions covering aspects of the topic of education including: hidden curriculum, setting and streaming, types of school, labelling and self fulfilling prophecies. Suitable for AQA GCSE or any A Level.

Engage your students with this free, classroom-ready crossword exploring key Sociology concepts through the theme of love, relationships and family life. This resource reinforces important topics such as socialisation, norms, values, gender roles, feminism, patriarchy, social class, culture and social policy, making it ideal for GCSE and A Level Sociology revision. Perfect for starters, plenaries, revision lessons, cover work or enrichment, this puzzle supports retrieval practice while helping students apply sociological theory to real-life relationships and family structures. It includes a complete word list and answers for easy marking and independent learning. Created by The Bright Puzzle Company, this resource promotes accessible, engaging and curriculum-focused learning. Free to download Includes answers Reinforces key sociological terminology Suitable for GCSE & A Level Valentine’s/relationships-themed enrichment activity