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8 | Autumn 1 | 8 weeks ( 16 lessons) Citizenship - What's it all about: What Citizenship is and What an Active citizen is. Why we need rules and What fairness means what a democratic community is How to get involved in the school community. What are our identities and communities: What identity means and How identities change. What communities are and How Communities change. How we are all connected in the UK. How we are all connected internationally and globally What rights should all children have: What are the rights we are entitles to/ What the right of education means. What citizens can do to protect the rights of others. About reliable and accurate information. Local Democracy: How local government is different to national government. What local councils do. and The role of the local councillor. How local elections work. Why registering to vote is important How young people ccan be involved in local decision making. | Citizenship - What is it all about: Use Citizeship education to be an informed and active citizen. Be an active citizen and the skills and attributes of an active citizen. Understand what rules and laws are. Understand the concept of fairness. Understand the concept of democracy and how communities can be democractic. Understand how to advocate and be representative. What are our identities and communities: Understand the concept of identity. Understand how identity can change. Understand what is meant by community and the key features that are important in communities. Understand how different communities have changed and are changing. Understand how we connected to one another across the United Kingdom. Consider how we are connected across the globe. What rights should all children have: Understand the concepts of rights. Understand the development of rights. Understand what individuals can do to protect the rights of others. Undersand the importance of right to reliable and accurate information. How does the local government work: Understand the definition of government. Compare the roles and responsibilities of local and central government in the UK. Investigate what local councils do and what services they provide and consider how these services are funded. Understand how local elections work. Understand the importance or registering to vote adn why local elections matter. Understand How young people can be involved in local decision making. | Understanding individual rights and freedoms, alongside the responsibilities that come with them, crucial for active citizenship. This includes respecting the rights of others, upholding the law, and contributing positively to society. Recognising and challenging inequality and discrimination. Fosters critical thinking skills, empathy, and understanding of diverse perspectives. | 8 lessons How can Citizens bring about change: How Citizens take action. The role of pressure groups, protest groups and social movements. How campaigns can influence change. Why was the struggle for the vote important today: How political rights changed over time. How the Chartists affected political rights. Women and voting. Why voting matters. Voting age. | How can Citizens bring about change: Understand the role of a citizen within a democracy and the democratic process. Understand and explore different groups that aim to make changes in society. Understand particular political tools. Why was the struggle for the vote important today: Understand what political rights are and explore the concept of universal suffrage. investigate who the Chartists were and campaign methods. Understand and explore the struggle women had to achieve voting rights (Suffragists and Suffragettes). Understand and explore the importance of voting and where power lies and the consequences of not voting. Consider the voting age and the arguments surrounding it. | Understanding individual rights and freedoms, alongside the responsibilities that come with them, crucial for active citizenship. This includes respecting the rights of others, upholding the law, and contributing positively to society. Recognising and challenging inequality and discrimination. Fosters critical thinking skills, empathy, and understanding of diverse perspectives. | 8 lessons Why do people move around the world: Migration and Controls. How migration affects communities. How can we manage money well: What the best ways to look after money. How we pay for things. Implications of borrowing money. How to keep track of our money. Saving money. Rights as consumers. | Why do people move around the world: Explore the UK Government's attitudes to immigration and dvelop an insight into UK's immigration regulations. Explore the different types of effect migration has on immigrant and emigrant communities. How can we manage money well: Explore what money is, the choices we have in relation to money, and how we can manage our money responsibly. Explore the different ways in which we can purchase and pay for goods and services. Consider the positives and negatives of borrowing. Explore different types of online banking, prepaid cards and other tools that can help us keep track of money. Explore what saving means and how different kinds of saving products help manage our money well. Explore citizens as consumers, including the rights and responsibilities we have and what consumers choice is. | Encourage students to consider the ethical implications of their actions on others globally, develop empathy for those facing struggles, and make informed choices based on compassion and justice. Encourage students to understand the importance of managing their finances responsibly. This includes developing budgeting skills, understanding financial tools and concepts, and making informed decisions about spending, saving, and investing. | ||||||||||
9 | Autumn 2 | 4 weeks ( 8 lessons) What is Crime: What crime is. What are reasons behind criminal behaviour. The role of the police. Youth Crime and the media. What communities can do to help prevent crime. About Successful crime prevention strategies. | What is crime: Understand what is meant by the word crime. Consider the difference between right and wrong. Differentiate between civil and criminal law. Investigate reasons why people might commit a crime. Understand the role of the police in dealing with crime. Consider their part in the Justice system and the main powers they have to tackle crime. Understand how media protrays youth crime. Understand a range of stratergies that can be used to prevent crime. Consider which are enforcable within communitities. Understand what make a successful campaign, apply active citizenship skills. | Understanding the concept of justice and the importance of a fair and just legal system is essential for responsible citizenship. Learning about crime can raise questions about morality, right and wrong, and the impact of our choices on others. This can encourage students to reflect on their own values and beliefs, and to develop a strong moral compass. | 4 lessons What can we do about global problems: Issues affecting the environment. Human right abuses today. How we can take action on global problems. | What can we do about global Problems: Explore the global issues affecting the environment and investigate action taken by governments and individuals. Understand the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and explore how right can be abused. Analyse what human rights abuses are most prevalent. Eplore the idea of responsible action and how individuals can make a difference on global issues. | Foster a sense of responsibility and interconnectedness with the global community. Encourage students to understand the interdependence of nations and individuals across the world, and recognize the impact of local actions on global issues. Encourage students to consider the ethical implications of their actions on others globally, develop empathy for those facing struggles, and make informed choices based on compassion and justice. | 4 lessons Can digital democracy increase political participation: What digital citizenship is. Voter engagement and digital participation. How well digital democracy has worked in other countries. If social media can be used to increase political participation. | Can digital democracy increae political participation: Understand and explore the concept of digital citizenship. investigate the process of electronic voting, exploring the opportunities and restrictions. Consider how different digital technologies can be used to develop digital democracy in the UK. Explore how social media is currently used to increase political participation. | Uphold the right to express diverse opinions and ideas online while respecting others' rights. Develop the ability to critically evaluate online information, identify bias, and discern credible sources. Encourage self-reflection on personal values and their connection to online political participation. | ||||||||||
10 | Spring 1 | 3 weeks ( 6 lessons) How can we make a difference in our communities? What community is. The role of the school community plays in the local community. What charities, NGO's and groups do. How citizens get involved in Community change. What can active citizens do to improve communities. | How can we make a difference in our communities: understand our place in communities, how we can be good neighbours and responsible citizens. understand the school community, Understand the importance of community cohesion and explore how the school community links with our wider communities. Understand the role of chartities, NGO'S and other groups in our society. Understand how to get involved in community improvement. | encourages students to understand the importance of creating inclusive communities. This involves appreciating diversity, respecting individual differences, and actively fighting against discrimination. | 3 lessons How is the UK governed: How the country is run. The Civil service. How the UK Political System compares to other systems. | How the UK is governed: Understand and consider who runs the country and what government is. Understand the role of the Civil Service and what the role entails. Explore what is meant by the term democracy and make comparisons to other countries. | Understanding individual rights and freedoms, alongside the responsibilities that come with them, crucial for active citizenship. This includes respecting the rights of others, upholding the law, and contributing positively to society. Recognising and challenging inequality and discrimination. Fosters critical thinking skills, empathy, and understanding of diverse perspectives. | 3 lessons How can young people play an active role in democracy: How can we contribute to school decision-making. How we can engage in local democracy. If the voting age should be reformed. | How can young people play an active role in democracy: Explore ways you can get involved in school decision making. Explore ways we can get involved and make a difference in our local community. Consider the arguments for and against voting reform. | |||||||||||
11 | Spring 2 | 3 weeks ( 6 lessons) How does the political system work in the UK? The difference between government and parliament. How elections work What Political Parties do. The role of an MP. How the UK government is organised. How devolved governments work. | How does the Political system work in the UK: Understand the difference between Government and Parliament and how they wor to ensure the UK is governed. Understand the process involved in electing a new government. Explore the roole of an MP and how they undertake thier work to ensure those who voted for them are represented. Exploring the organisation of the UK Government. Exploring the roles of the Monarch, the PM, the Cabinet and other ministers. Explore the process of devolution, what devolved government means and the impact on politics in the UK. | British values explored within this unit of work. Learning about political systems can raise questions about meaning, purpose, and individual agency within society. This encourages self-reflection on values, beliefs, and how they connect to political ideologies. | 3 lessons Are People treated equally in UK society: Equality Act 2010. What is Discrimination and prejudice. Effects of discrimination on individuals and groups in society. | Are People trated equally in the UK society: Understand the Equality Act 2010. Explore what equality means. Understand the terms 'prejudice' and 'discrimination' means and the differents kinds of discrimination that can take place in society. Invesigate the impact of discrimination on groups and individuals. | Understanding individual rights and freedoms, alongside the responsibilities that come with them, crucial for active citizenship. This includes respecting the rights of others, upholding the law, and contributing positively to society. Recognising and challenging inequality and discrimination. Fosters critical thinking skills, empathy, and understanding of diverse perspectives. | 3 lessons How can people play an active role in democracy: How we can influence those in power. How we can make change happen. If young people should have the right to stand in local elections. | How can people play an active role in democracy: Consider how we can use the democractic process to influence those in power, at both local and the national level. Consider the different approaches we can use to make change happen. Explore the role the local council and Councillors have and consider if it is important for young people to be able to stand for election | Fostering a sense of responsibility for oneself, one's community, and society as a whole. This involves encouraging students to understand their impact on others, actively contribute to positive change, and participate in addressing local and global challenges. | ||||||||||
12 | Summer 1 | 3 weeks ( 6 lessons) How the media affect us? What is News and What responsibility does the media have. The role of media in a democracy. How the media holds those in power to account. How reliable/trustworthy the media is What is the Law and how is it changed? What are laws? How laws are made (Criminal and Civil law) | How the media affects us: Learn about the media, compare news to other types of information. Understand the rules that the media is required to follow, and what can happen if they do not. Examine what a democracy is and the role that the meida plays within our democracy. Explore political affilations of newspapers and consier how the media sets the agenda and learn how the media has a duty to educate and inform. Explore examples of how the media hold people in powerful positions to account for their actions. Explore 'fake news' and why we need to undersand it as misinformation, disinformation and malinformation. What is the Law and how has it changed: Explore what a law is and how it affects us. Learn how laws are made in the UK, and the difference between criminal and civil law. | Equip students with the ability to critically analyze media messages, understand various media formats, and identify potential biases and agendas. This includes evaluating sources, recognizing manipulative techniques, and questioning content for its accuracy and fairness. | 3 lessons Are People treated equally in the UK society: Why we need laws on equlity in the UK. How far we have made progress on equality in the UK. What we can do to create a fairer society. | Are People treated equally in the UK society: Explore the impact of equality laws in the UK. Investigate the progress that has been made owards quality in the UK. Investigate what individuals and schools can do to create a fairer society. | Understanding individual rights and freedoms, alongside the responsibilities that come with them, crucial for active citizenship. This includes respecting the rights of others, upholding the law, and contributing positively to society. Recognising and challenging inequality and discrimination. Fosters critical thinking skills, empathy, and understanding of diverse perspectives. | 3 lessons Life in Modern Britain: Principle and Values in British Society. The Media and the free press. | Life in Modern Britain: Understand the Key principles and values in Modern Britain and how they impact us. Understand the media and the concept of free press. | Fostering a sense of responsibility for oneself, one's community, and society as a whole. This involves encouraging students to understand their impact on others, actively contribute to positive change, and participate in addressing local and global challenges. | ||||||||||
13 | Summer 2 | 3 weeks ( 6 lessons) What is the law and how has it changed? Can citizens change laws. About the Age of Criminal responsibility How the criminal Jusitce system is applied to young people. | What is the law and how has it changed: Explore the role of the youth court and how young people are trated within the criminal Justice system. Explore the concepts of right and wrong and think about how they apply to criminal action. Explore the role of a youth court and how young people are treated within the Criminal Justice System. | exploring the principles of fairness, equality, and justice under the law, and recognizing its importance in maintaining order and protecting individual rights. Exploring different legal concepts and cases stimulates discussion about ethical decision-making and responsible behavior within the legal system. This fosters a strong moral compass, encouraging students to understand the consequences of their actions and respect the law, even when faced with personal challenges. | 3 lessons Why do people move around the world: Why people migrate. Conflict in Syria - Childrens rights issues. What support is available for migrants. | Why do people move around the world: Understand and explore the reasons why people migrate from one country to another. Investigate and explore the war in Syria and the extent to which the rights of children are being enjoyed or denied. Explore the international and national frameworks implemented to support migrant communities around the world. | Recognize and uphold the inherent dignity and worth of all individuals, regardless of their migration status. This involves fostering empathy and understanding for the experiences of migrants, advocating for equal rights and opportunities, and challenging discrimination based on origin or migration status. | 3 lessons Citizenship Action: Taking citizenship action | Citizenship action: How to appy key skill in Citizenship (Advocay and representation) | Fostering a sense of responsibility for oneself, one's community, and society as a whole. This involves encouraging students to understand their impact on others, actively contribute to positive change, and participate in addressing local and global challenges. | ||||||||||
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