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There is a programme of study for Citizenship at Keystage 3 and 4. Please use the links below for more information.
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 During Key Stage 3 students study, reflect upon and discuss topical political, spiritual,
moral, social and cultural issues, problems and events.
They learn to identify the
role of the legal, political, religious, social and economic institutions and systems
that influence their lives and communities.
They continue to be actively involved
in the life of their school, neighbourhood and wider communities and learn to become
more effective in public life.
They learn about fairness, social justice, respect
for democracy and diversity at school, local, national and global level, and through
taking part responsibly in community activities.
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Teaching should ensure that knowledge and understanding
about becoming informed citizens are acquired and applied when developing skills
of enquiry and communication, and participation and responsible action.
Knowledge
and understanding about becoming informed citizens
1 Students should be taught about:
- the legal and human rights and responsibilities underpinning society, basic aspects
of the criminal justice system, and how both relate to young people
- the diversity
of national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and
the need for mutual respect and understanding
- central and local government, the
public services they offer and how they are financed, and the opportunities to contribute
- the key characteristics of parliamentary and other forms of government
- the electoral
system and the importance of voting
- the work of community-based, national and
international voluntary groups
- the importance of resolving conflict fairly
- the
world as a global community, and the political, economic, environmental and social
implications of this, and the role of the European Union, the Commonwealth and the
United Nations.
Developing skills of enquiry and communication
2 Students should
be taught to:
- think about topical political, spiritual, moral, social and cultural
issues, problems and events by analysing information and its sources, including
ICT-based sources
- justify orally and in writing a personal opinion about such
issues, problems or events
- contribute to group and exploratory class discussions,
and take part in debates. Developing skills of participation and responsible action
3 Students should be taught to:
- use their imagination to consider other people’s
experiences and be able to think about, express and explain views that are not their
own
- negotiate, decide and take part responsibly in both school and community-based
activities
- reflect on the process of participating.
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