“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” (Plato) Our innovative Politics curriculum has been designed to provide students with a clear working knowledge of political systems and relationships in the UK and around the globe. On this basis of understanding, students practice their ability to apply ideologies to contemporary political debates. This nurtures the critical thinking skills of our students, as a result they develop a keen sense of their own political evaluations and can defend their views with conviction. Our Politics students are therefore prepared to be active participators in our democracy.