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

working together to achieve shared goals or values

How can communities work together to create change?

Citizenship

What role does our school play in our local community?

What do charities, NGOs and groups do in our local community?

How can citizens get involved in community change?

What can we do as active citizens to improve our community?

What do we need to become active citizens in our community?

In this unit pupils examine what community means and the role it plays at their school. They explore what charities and NGOs do in their community and identify how they can become active citizens.

How can we make a difference in our communities?

an establishment of learning and education

a group of people living in the same geographical area

local, national or international organisations which are set up to help those in need or to raise awareness of an issue

a non-governmental organisation, non-profit, voluntary group of citizens who work on a local, national or international level to achieve an aim

an organised collective of people with similar interests or aims, including NGOs, charities and other organisations within the community

a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country

an act or process through which something becomes different

someone who wants change in the world and, by gathering knowledge and resources, makes that change happen

the process of learning how to take part in democracy and use Citizenship knowledge, skills and understanding to work together and try to make a positive difference in the world

an action or event organised by an individual or a group of people to achieve an aim

a person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a positive difference in their community

How can we make a difference in our communities?

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