Channel 4 Learning


Rude Britannia
Rude Britannia consists of five TV programmes. Each programme comprises a case study observing the lifestyle of a teenager whose behaviour might be described as 'antisocial'.

The programme aims to help young people think about
  • the importance of image
  • antisocial behaviour
Select a programme note from the list on the left.

CURRICULUM RELEVANCE

Scotland

The programme will support a number of initiatives around Citizenship and Personal and Social Education. Teachers should check current guidelines. In particular the programme will support National Qualifications: Personal and Social Education (all levels).

Students should develop qualities of

  • self esteem
  • respect and care for others
  • positive attitudes
  • commitment to learning for life
  • a sense of belonging to society
  • confidence in coping with life in a changing world
The programme will support the units
  • Personal Awareness and Development
  • Social Awareness and Development
It may also be relevant for National Qualifications in Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies and in Biology (all levels).

England and Wales

  • PSHE / PSE KS4
    Knowledge, skills and understanding 1: Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilities. Sections a, b, c, d.
    Knowledge, skills and understanding 3: Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people. Sections a, c, d.
  • Citizenship KS4
    Knowledge, skills and understanding 1: Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens. Section b.
    Knowledge, skills and understanding 2: Developing skills of enquiry and communication. Sections a, b, c.
  • The programme would also give interesting background to any of the examined courses:
    GCSE Citizenship, Sociology
  • A / AS Sociology, General Studies
Northern Ireland
  • GCSE (CCEA) Social and Environmental Studies
  • A / AS Sociology, General Studies
  • From 2005, KS4 Learning for Life and Work (Local and Global Citizenship Strand): Human Rights and Social Responsibility

Online resources for use in the classroom, to support Channel 4 PSHE and Citizenship schools programmes
Curriculum-based interactive games and activities
Full listings for Channel 4 programmes, plus downloadable wallcharts for this term's learning programmes