Education for citizenship equips young people with the knowledge, skills and understanding to play an effective role in public life. Citizenship encourages them to take an interest in topical and controversial issues and to engage in discussion and debate. Students learn about their rights, responsibilities, duties and freedoms, and about laws, justice and democracy. They learn to take part in decision-making and different forms of action. They play an active role in the life of their schools, communities and wider society as active and global citizens. Citizenship encourages respect for different national, religious and ethnic identities. Citizenship enables students to engage critically with and explore diverse ideas, beliefs, cultures and identities and the values we share as citizens in the UK. Students begin to understand how society has changed and is changing in the UK, Europe and the wider world.
Citizenship addresses issues relating to social justice, human rights, community cohesion and global interdependence, and encourages students to challenge injustice, inequalities and discrimination. It helps young people to develop their critical skills, consider a wide range of political, social, ethical and moral problems, and explore opinions and ideas other than their own. They evaluate information, make informed judgments and reflect on the consequences of their actions now and in the future. They learn to argue a case on behalf of others as well as themselves and speak out on issues of concern.
Citizenship gives students the knowledge and skills needed for effective and democratic participation. It helps students to become informed, critical, active citizens who have the confidence and conviction to work collaboratively, take action and try to make a difference.
Our scheme follows the National Curriculum Programme of Study. Students are taught in mixed ability groups one lesson per fortnight.
Term 1 | Term 2 |
Term 3 |
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Year 7 |
YOU AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESBeliefs, customs and festivals.YOU AND YOUR VALUESRight and wrong.YOU AND THE LAWChildren’s rights.YOU AND THE MEDIAThe power of television. | YOU AND THE COMMUNITYBeing a good neighbour.YOU AND YOUR OPINIONSHow to express your ideas. |
YOU AND GLOBAL ISSUES Resources, waste and recycling. YOU AS A CITIZEN Britain’s Government. |
Year 8 |
YOU AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESOther cultures and lifestyles.YOU AND YOUR VALUESWhere do you stand?YOU AND THE LAWThe police.YOU AND THE MEDIAThe power of advertising. | YOU AND THE COMMUNITYImproving the local environment. Pressure groups and campaigns.YOU AND YOUR OPINIONSSpeaking your mind. |
YOU AND GLOBAL ISSUES Food and water. YOU AS A CITIZEN The European Union. |
Year 9 |
YOU AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESRacism, prejudice and discrimination.YOU AND YOUR VALUESHuman rights issues.YOU AND THE MEDIAThe power of the press. | YOU AND THE LAWCrimes and punishments.YOU AND THE COMMUNITYLocal GovernmentYOU AND YOUR OPINIONSPolitical parties. |
YOU AND GLOBAL ISSUES Poverty. YOU AND OTHER PEOPLE Mental illness. YOU AS A CITIZEN Citizen of the world. |
Our scheme follows the National Curriculum Programme of Study. Students are taught RE/Citizenship in mixed ability groups one lesson per fortnight. The Citizenship components are as follows:
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Topic 1 | Topic 2 | Topic 3 | Topic 4 | Topic 5 |
Topic 6 |
Year 10 |
GLOBAL CHALLENGEWar, weapons andterrorism | BRITAIN A DIVERSE SOCIETYMulticultural and multi-ethnic Britain, national identity and citizenship | CHALLENGINGOFFENSIVEBEHAVIOURPrejudice anddiscrimination | THE LAWHow laws are made | YOUR GOVERNMENTParliament, elections,democracy |
GLOBAL CHALLENGES The environment, poverty, health and education |
Year 11 |
MORAL ISSUES The ‘Right to Life’ | HUMAN RIGHTSRefugees, asylum seekers | THE UK’S ROLE IN THE WORLDBritain and the EU, single currency, Commonwealth and the UN. | WORK FOR CHANGEPressure groups |
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Any activity where they play an active role in the life of their school, neighbourhood, community and wider society is encouraged as part of their Citizenship. Involvement in student voice and School Council is encouraged.
http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/curriculum/secondary
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