Citizenship

During key stage 3, pupils find out how society works and learn the importance of getting involved in the communities they live in to help change them for the better. They learn about fairness, social justice, respect for democracy and diversity at school, local, national and global level, and through taking part in community activities. They also learn how to communicate their ideas effectively and why it's vital to understand other people's views and respect their rights. By teaching these skills, pupils can learn how they can play an active and responsible part in society.

Children are taught to:

• recognise the importance of fairness, justice, democracy and diversity
• think carefully about morality, spirituality, politics, society and culture
• find out about the different ways government, religion, law and economy affect their day-to-day lives
• talk about their ideas in class

At the end of Key Stage 3 (age 14), most children are able to:

• behave responsibly towards themselves and others
• get involved in the life of the school and the community
• show awareness and understanding of current affairs
• understand the role of the media in informing the public and shaping public opinion
• understand what makes society change