Citizenship Education benefits pupils by exploring the behaviour and actions of a citizen as well as the rights and responsibilities every individual has.

Teaching of Citizenship aims to develop skills of communication, participation and responsible action. Enabling pupils develop the self- confidence to deal with significant life changes. It gives pupils a voice in their schools and society enabling them to make a positive contribution to their community. Teaching pupils’ knowledge and understanding and being informed citizens also taking into account the impact and significance of the media.

The subject looks at aspects of the law and legal human rights, work of parliament and how the economy functions. As well as at topics such as diversity, respect and conflict resolution.

At King Ethelbert School, Citizenship is taught in Key Stage 3 mainly through Personal and Social Education. However some key aspects such as diversity and culture, and fair trade and inequality are also looked at in subjects such as Religious Studies and Geography.

In year 11 all pupils currently study GCSE Citizenship Short Course AQA syllabus which is assessed through coursework and examination.

For more information and a list of useful citizenship websites: -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/11_16/site/citizenship.shtml

Please click on the link below to access the revision guide.

short course revision booklet2.