What is the Public SectorWorking in pairs consider the following

questions:

Lesson ObjectivesTo know and understand what a public sector

organisation is.

To understand how and why public sector organisations exist.

Public Sector OrganisationsAs we all know because we looked at it at the

beginning of the year, the public sector is run by the government for the people of the country.

Examples include Schools, Police, Fire Stations, Hospitals, Local Councils etc.

They all have a part to play in the running of the country.

How do they get money?

Total Tax Receipts 2006 £516 billion

Continued

Why Have A Public Sector...Private Businesses are about making money.

Often the services provided in the public sector do not make money. In fact quite the opposite, they require funding in order to exist.

It is therefore essential that the government provide a service for all that is free.

Schools ExampleMost schools are owned by the state, however some

are not. These are called private schools.

They charge parents money to send their children there. Usually £10,000+ a year.

Most parents would not be able to afford this so if we only had private schools people would not be educated.

There fore the government provides the alternative.

Task 1 / PlenaryWhat is meant by a public sector

organisation?

Give 8 examples of public sector organisations.

Why do public sector organisations exist?

Where does the money come from to pay for these organisations? Give at least 4 examples.