CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM | |||
TERM 1 | TERM 2 | TERM 3 | |
Year 7 | |||
Year 8 | |||
Year 9 | |||
Year 10 | Theme A: The changing UK population Migration and its impact Respect and understanding Identity Rights, duties and values that underpin democracy Development of human rights Citizens and local government Paying for local services | Theme B: Parties and candidates Elections and voting systems Forming an organising the work of the government The Westminster Parliament Making and shaping law The Constitution Government in constituent parts of the UK Taxation and government spending | Theme C: The role of law in everyday life in dealing with complex problems Principles and sources of law Civil and criminal law The justice system in England and Wales Courts and tribunals Youth justice Crime & society Sentences and punishment |
Year 11 | Theme D: Citizenship participation in politics and society The role of groups and organisations in democratic society The role of the media and a free press Rights and responsibilities of the media The use of media for influence The UK’s role and relations with Europe The UK’s role in the rest of the world Rights and responsibilities in challenging global situations | Theme E: Organise and deliver an event, meeting or campaign to advocate for the selected issue, problem, cause or social need and that aims to argue the case, raising awareness and commitment by informing, influencing and persuading the target audience. OR Organise and deliver a social action project, social enterprise or undertake another form of community action that aims to raise awareness and commitment and create a social benefit (resources, support, advice or service) to benefit others. |