Citizenship in the Curriculum
Citizenship is a significant strength of the curriculum and is developed both explicitly and implicitly across a range of subjects. Pupils develop an understanding of democracy, justice, rights and responsibilities through Citizenship and History; explore equality, diversity and respectful relationships through PSHE and Jewish Studies; gain global awareness through Geography, Languages and Science; develop financial and economic understanding through Careers, Business Studies and PSHE; and become active participants through debate, discussion, leadership, enterprise and community-focused learning. These opportunities Knowledge of democracy and public institutions
Understanding of rights and responsibilities
Respect for different cultures, faiths and beliefs
British Values
Social action and community participation
Financial literacy
Media literacy
Political literacy
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Ethical decision making
Global awareness
Preparing pupils for life in modern Britain
The curriculum maps show substantial opportunities for citizenship development across subjects.
Citizenship Opportunities Across the Curriculum
Citizenship GCSE
The Citizenship curriculum provides direct teaching of:
Democracy and Government
Democracy and democratic participation.
Parliament and government.
Local and devolved governance.
Elections and voting systems.
Constitutional monarchy.
Representative democracy.
Rights and Responsibilities
Human rights.
Workers' rights.
Legal duties and responsibilities.
Equality and justice.
Media Literacy
Media influence.
Journalism.
Censorship.
Political communication.
Evaluating information and evidence.
Crime and Justice
Types of crime.
Criminal law.
Crime prevention.
Debates surrounding punishment.
Active Citizenship
Citizenship Action Project.
Research and data collection.
Community engagement.
Influencing social and political change.
History
Understanding Democracy and Political Systems
Students study:
Absolute monarchy.
Magna Carta.
Civil War.
Development of democracy.
Rise of totalitarian regimes.
Fascism and Communism.
Diversity and Inclusion
Students examine:
Slavery.
Abolition movements.
Empire.
Colonialism.
Holocaust studies.
Civil rights implications.
Critical Citizenship
Evaluating evidence.
Understanding propaganda.
Exploring political ideologies.
Understanding consequences of political decisions.
Geography
Global Citizenship
Students explore:
Climate change.
Sustainability.
Development.
Population change.
Global inequality.
Migration.
Resource management.
Environmental Responsibility
Students evaluate:
Human impact on environments.
Conservation.
Sustainable development.
Water and energy security.
Community Awareness
Local fieldwork.
Urban development.
Environmental stewardship.
Jewish Studies
Ethical Citizenship
Strong links through:
Justice (Tzedek).
Compassion (Rachamim).
Kindness (Chesed).
Responsibility (Mishpat).
Community Participation
Students consider:
Individual responsibilities.
Community leadership.
Service to others.
Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).
Respect and Diversity
Exploration of faith and identity.
Understanding different beliefs and perspectives.
Holocaust education.
Human dignity and moral responsibility.
PSHE
Personal Responsibility
Students learn about:
Mental health.
Emotional wellbeing.
Healthy relationships.
Positive decision making.
Equality and Inclusion
Exploration of:
Racism.
Antisemitism.
Homophobia.
Misogyny.
Transphobia.
Discrimination.
Financial Citizenship
Students examine:
Debt.
Gambling.
Financial decisions.
Advertising.
Consumer awareness.
Citizenship in the Digital World
Online safety.
Cybercrime.
Social media.
Media reliability.
Careers Education
Economic Understanding
Students develop understanding of:
Employment.
Labour market information.
Career pathways.
Workplace expectations.
Active Participation
Students develop:
Presentation skills.
Teamwork.
Leadership.
Entrepreneurship.
Equality of Opportunity
Students explore:
Workplace diversity.
Challenging stereotypes.
Career aspirations.
English
Moral and Social Issues
Texts encourage exploration of:
Prejudice.
Power.
Responsibility.
Justice.
Social inequality.
Human experience.
Speaking and Listening
Students learn to:
Debate respectfully.
Justify opinions.
Consider alternative viewpoints.
Participate in democratic discussion.
Modern Foreign Languages
Cultural Awareness
Students develop understanding of:
Other cultures.
International perspectives.
Cultural traditions.
Global issues.
Global Citizenship
Topics include:
Healthy lifestyles.
Charity work.
Environmental issues.
Social problems.
Community participation.
Science
Responsible Citizenship
Students investigate:
Climate change.
Human impact on the environment.
Sustainability.
Resource use.
Ethical Decision Making
Students consider:
Scientific developments.
Environmental consequences.
Public health issues.
Food Technology
Sustainable Citizenship
Students study:
Food miles.
Climate change.
Sustainability.
Food waste.
Environmental impact of food production.
Consumer Awareness
Food labelling.
Informed choices.
Nutrition and health.
PE
Personal and Social Responsibility
Students develop:
Teamwork.
Respect.
Leadership.
Fair play.
Resilience.
Community Values
Cooperation.
Inclusion.
Participation.
Shared responsibility.
Drama
Social Awareness
Students explore:
Human relationships.
Ethical dilemmas.
Social issues.
Different perspectives.
Democratic Participation
Collaboration.
Listening to others.
Collective decision making.
Computer Science
Digital Citizenship
Students learn about:
Online safety.
Cybersecurity.
Ethical use of technology.
Privacy.
Legal responsibilities.
Responsible Participation
Understanding technology's impact on society.
Ethical issues in computing.
Business Studies
Economic Citizenship
Students explore:
Enterprise.
Entrepreneurship.
Consumers.
Workers.
Business ethics.
The economy.
Financial Literacy
Budgeting.
Finance.
Risk.
Marketing.
Economic decision making.
