Curriculum Relevance

SUMMARY OF THE ORDERS FOR THE PROGRAMMES OF STUDY FOR CITIZENSHIP

National Curriculum Key Stage 3 

1	Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens
1a	Legal and human rights and responsibilities
1b	Diversity, identity and the need for mutual respect
1c	Government and public services
1d	Parliamentary and other forms of government
1e	Elections and voting
1f	Community, national and international voluntary organisations
1g	Resolving conflict fairly
1h	Media
1i	Global community, environmental issues
2	Skills of enquiry and communication
2a	Analysing topical issues, use ICT
2b	Justifying (orally and in writing) opinions
2c	Discussion and debate
3	Participation and responsible action
3a	Consider other's experiences and explain other's views
3b	Negotiate and take part in school and community based activities
3c	Reflect on the process of participating

National Curriculum Key Stage 4

1	Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens
1a	Legal and human rights and responsibilities, criminal and civil justice systems
1b	Origins and implications of UK's national diversity, need for mutual respect
1c	Parliament, government, courts, making and shaping of laws
1d	Importance of playing a part in electoral systems
1e	Economy, business, financial systems
1f	How individuals and voluntary groups can bring about change
1g	Free press, media and their influence (including internet)
1h	Consumers, employers, employees
1i	UK, Europe, Commonwealth, United Nations
1j	Global interdependence, sustainable development
2	Skills of enquiry and communication
2a	Research and analyse topical issues, use ICT, understand use and abuse of statistics
2b	Express, justify and defend opinions
2c	Discussion and debate
3	Participation and responsible action
3a	Consider other's experiences and critically evaluate other's views
3b	Negotiate and take part in school and community based activities
3c	Reflect on the process of participating