the feeling of security and support when there is a sense of acceptance, inclusion and identity for a member of a certain group

a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common

who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different from others

What makes us feel like we belong?

Citizenship

In this unit pupils explore the concepts of identity, community, migration and belonging.

How are community identities changing?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Complete the sentence: Everyone has the right to feel safe from harm or threats and to feel that they {{}} in their communities.

a group of people living in the same place

who a person is, or the qualities that make them different from others

a feeling of being accepted and supported in a group

attending a national festival once a year

helping other people within your community

Which of the following best shows that being involved in a community can include everyday actions?

{{}} means accepting that other people may have different beliefs or values, and choosing to live peacefully alongside them as long as no harm is caused.

by helping people understand different backgrounds and views

Which of these best explains how education helps support respect in society?

Everyone must always agree on values and beliefs.

People should avoid those who disagree with them.

People can respect different views if no one is harmed.

What helps communities work well together?

treating others with kindness and consideration

people living together in an organised community

principles such as democracy, the rule of law and tolerance

rules, usually made by Parliament, that help order how people behave

Complete the sentence: The British value of individual {{}} means that people are free to make their own choices, as long as they don’t harm others.

Which law protects people’s basic rights and freedoms in the UK?

Complete the sentence: The {{}} Act makes it illegal to treat someone unfairly because of nine protected characteristics including disability, gender, race, religion.

They encourage people to agree with each other all the time.

They protect people from being targeted because of their identity.

They stop people from expressing their opinions.

Why are hate crime laws important in a fair society?

only listening to people who agree with you

respecting someone’s opinion even if you don’t agree

Which of the following is the best example of mutual respect?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

What makes us feel like we belong?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.