Left vs Right: Politics Guide

A clear and balanced guide that helps you teach politics with confidence. This printable classroom edition explains left and right ideas, political ideologies, power, identity, media influence and current issues in simple terms students can genuinely understand. Ideal for Citizenship, PSHE, AQA Politics and Personal Development, it reduces planning time and supports safe, non‑polarising discussions in mixed‑ability classrooms.

Left vs Right: Politics Guide, Printable Classroom Edition
Teaching politics can feel daunting, especially when students arrive with strong opinions, social‑media misinformation, or no political knowledge at all. This printable classroom edition of Left vs Right: Understanding Politics in Simple Terms gives teachers a clear, balanced and accessible way to teach political literacy without fear of “getting it wrong”.

Written in plain English and designed for Citizenship, PSHE, AQA Politics, Personal Development and tutor time, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations students genuinely understand. It helps you create safe, non‑polarising discussions around identity, fairness, rights, democracy and current issues.

If you’ve ever wished for a resource that makes politics calm, clear and teachable, this is it.

This book gives you:

• ready‑made explanations you can trust
• safe discussion structures for sensitive issues
• curriculum‑aligned content for Citizenship & PSHE
• clear definitions of political terms
• case studies and tables that make ideas stick
• reflection questions that build critical thinking

It reduces planning time, increases confidence, and helps you meet Ofsted expectations for Personal Development.

What’s inside
Full printable book (200+ pages)

• Clear explanations of left‑wing, right‑wing and centrist ideas
• Political ideologies (economic, cultural, social)
• Power, democracy, rights and responsibilities
• Media literacy, misinformation and online influence
• Identity, equality, representation and culture
• Global politics and the UK’s role
• Case studies, tables and real‑world examples
• Reflection boxes and discussion prompts
• Ground rules for safe, respectful debate
• Curriculum links for Citizenship, PSHE and English
• Glossary of key political terms
• Everything is written in a warm, balanced tone that avoids polarisation.

Curriculum alignment
Supports:
Citizenship (democracy, participation, rights, ideologies, power)
PSHE (identity, online safety, respectful relationships, critical thinking)
Ofsted Personal Development
AQA Politics (introductory content)
British Values
Equality Act 2010

Who is this for?
Citizenship teachers
PSHE/RSHE leads
AQA Politics teachers
Humanities and English teachers
Tutor time and form groups
Debate clubs
SEMH and inclusion teams

Pairs perfectly with the Left vs Right Student Workbook for ready‑to‑use activities.