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Citizenship KS3
Our citizenship curriculum helps pupils understand modern society and develop the confidence, knowledge and critical thinking needed to play an active role in their communities.
National curriculum aligned
Sequenced, flexible, adaptable
Real-world case studies
Finance and the economy
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Identities and communities
Rights, justice and the law
Politics, parliament and government
Finance and the economy
Role of media and digital democracy
UK and the wider world
Active citizenship, making a positive difference
Year 7 units
1
Citizenship - what's it all about?
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2
What are our identities and our communities?
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3
What rights should all children have?
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4
How does local democracy work?
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5
What is crime?
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6
How can we make a difference in our communities?
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7
How does the rule of law contribute to fairness?
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Year 8 units
1
How does the political system work in the UK?
7 lessons
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2
How does the media affect us?
6 lessons
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3
What is the law and how is it changed?
6 lessons
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4
How can citizens bring about change?
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5
Why was the struggle for the vote important today?
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6
What can we do about global problems?
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Year 9 units
1
How is the UK governed?
6 lessons
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2
Are people treated equally in UK society?
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3
Why do people move around the world?
6 lessons
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4
How can we manage money well?
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5
Can digital democracy increase political participation?
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6
How can young people play an active role in democracy?
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