Citizenship
The course content is divided into five themes, which are assessed by two written examinations at the end of Year 11:
| Theme | Key questions explored |
| Theme A: Living together in the UK | • How have communities developed in the UK?
• What is identity? • What are democratic values and where do they come from? • How does local democracy work? |
| Theme B: Democracy at work in the UK
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• Who runs the country?
• How does Parliament work? • How is power shared between Westminster and the devolved administrations? • How does government manage public money? |
| Theme C: Law and justice | • What is the law for and how does it affect us?
• How does the justice system work? • Is crime increasing in society? |
| Theme D: Power and influence | • What power and influence can citizens have?
• What role and influence should the media have? • Does the UK have power and influence in the wider world? |
| Theme E: Taking citizenship action | Students must carry out an in-depth, critical investigation leading to citizenship action. The investigation and action can be based on any aspect or issue arising from the course content and should be designed to have an impact locally, nationally or globally. There are many types of investigation and action that students can take that use different methods and citizenship skills.
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Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) Education and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)
“89% of Year 8+ pupils responded that they have had lessons about relationships and sex” The North Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Health & Wellbeing Survey 2020
LONGTERM OVERVIEW
| Health, body and mind | Living in the Wider World | Relationships | |
| Year 4 | Managing difficult feelings
Naming male and female body parts Changes as they grow Exercise Knowing how to say no
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Fireworks safety
Keeping myself safe Develop and maintaining a positive learning environment Taking responsibility Making sensible choices Managing money within a budget Saving money Benefits of spending and saving money |
Understanding feelings (what it feels like to be unwelcome)
Working with others Problem solving in relationships Taking responsibility Making sensible choices Dealing with changes
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| Health, body and mind | Living in the Wider World | Relationships | |
| Year 5 | Strategies to cope with embarrassment
Understanding alcohol is a drug Eat Well plate (balanced diet) Healthy mind and body |
Rules
Personal safety Stereotyping and its affects Skills and attributes of a successful learner Knowing their own mind Taking responsibility for their own safety Responding to difficult changes
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Knowing their own value
Identifying strengths Contribute to a group Appropriate behaviour in different relationships Managing difficult feelings to do with loss
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| Health, body and mind | Living in the Wider World | Relationships | |
| Year 6 | Exercise
Understanding addiction Understanding and managing feelings Making mistakes Physical changes of puberty Feelings during puberty
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E-safety
Keeping safe Taking responsibility Taking first steps Recognising stereotyping and discrimination media influence Accepting changes Looking for positives Peer pressure Enterprise activity Managing money |
Working in a group
Showing respect Learning together Resolving conflict and problem solving in relationships Dealing with loss Peer pressure |
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Year 7
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Health and Wellbeing | Living in the Wider World | Relationships |
| Transition to Year 7
Resilience Mental Health Managing Emotions Puberty Healthy Lifestyles Energy drinks Smoking Illegal Substances |
Aspiration
Self Esteem Money Management Being an Ethical Consumer Wants and Needs Social Media Prejudice and Discrimination |
Friendships
Families Relationships Bullying Identity and Diversity Online Radicalisation |
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| Year 8 | Living in the Wider World | Relationships | Health and Wellbeing |
| Internet Safety: Online grooming
Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination Teenage prejudice Homophobia Our Changing Environment Communication Skills Teamwork Skills Money Management |
Contraception and sexual health
Consent Sexting Pornography Radicalisation Extremism British Values Religious Prejudice Domestic Conflict Body Image |
Self Confidence
Setting Goals Teenage Pregnancy Personal safety and First Aid Vaping and Smoking Mindfulness Self Awareness |
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| Year 9 | Living in the Wider World | Health and Wellbeing | Relationships |
| Community Cohesion
Knife Crime Acid Attacks County Lines Personal Development Self Discipline Money, Savings and Loans Sustainability |
Rules to Success
Growth Mindset Stress and Mental Health Self Harm Eating Disorders Selfie Safety Alcohol Awareness Drugs and the Law
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Sexuality
Diversity:Immigration Domestic Violence Body Image and the media British Values Peer Pressure |
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| Year 10
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Health and Wellbeing | Living in the Wider World | Relationships |
| Binge Drinking
Online Gambling Privilege Risk Taking Screen time Social Media and Self Esteem |
Anti Social Behaviour
Criminal Justice System Digital Footprint Hate Crimes Homelessness Money Laundering |
Body Shaming
Relationship types Role Models Managing Conflict |
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| Year 11 | Health and Wellbeing | Living in the Wider World | Relationships |
| Body Positivity
Grief and Bereavement Personal Safety Social Anxiety
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Fake News
Dark Web Racism Terrorism Harassment and Stalking |
Positivity and Happiness
Healthy Relationships Gender Consent Break Ups |
Through studying these topics, it is hoped that pupils will be able to recognise and manage risk, take increasing responsibility for themselves, their choices and behaviours and make positive contributions to their families, schools and communities.
