Citizenship
The aims of the Citizenship curriculum are to encourage engagement with the fundamental British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and respect of different beliefs and faiths. Students will gain knowledge of Britain’s democratic parliamentary system and its role in shaping our values. They should develop the ability to recognise the difference between right and wrong and to understand legal boundaries, respecting the civil and criminal law of the UK. They will be encouraged to be active citizens, participating within the both the local community and on a national level, demonstrating skills such as advocacy.
Exam Board
AQA
Course Title and Syllabus
Paper 1: Active Citizenship and Politics and Participation
Paper 2: Life in Modern Britain and Rights and Responsibilities
Details of Papers
Paper 1:
- Section A: Active Citizenship – questions focus on the citizenship action of others and questions on the students taking citizenship action investigations (40 marks)
- Section B: Politics and Participation (40 marks)
This paper is 1 hour and 45 minutes long, consists of 80 marks and is worth 50% of the GCSE.
Paper 2:
- Section A: Life in Modern Britain (40 marks)
- Section B: Rights and responsibilities (40 marks)
This paper is 1 hour and 45 minutes long, consists of 80 marks and is worth 50% of the GCSE.
Across both papers, students are exposed to various question types, including:
- Multiple choice
- Short answer
- Source-based questions
- Extended answers
Overview
| Year | Term | Topic(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Autumn |
Introduction to Citizenship What does it mean to be a Citizen? |
| Spring |
Human Rights What rights are we entitled to? |
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| Summer |
World Politics How is the UK different from other countries? Media How do I find out about the world? |
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| Year 8 | Autumn |
Equality How do we ensure everyone is treated with dignity? |
| Spring |
Active Citizenship Improving our community. |
|
| Summer |
Economics How does the economy affect me? Digital Consciousness How do I navigate the online space? |
|
| Year 9 | Autumn |
Society and Racism How does racism affect us in the UK? |
| Spring |
Political Ideology How should a country be run? |
|
| Summer |
Law, Crime & Punishment What is law and how is it enforced in the UK? International Relations How does the UK interact with the world? |
|
| Year 10 | Autumn |
Theme 1: Life in Modern Britain |
| Spring |
Theme 3: Rights and responsibilities |
|
| Summer |
Theme 4: Active Citizenship Revision |
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| Year 11 | Autumn |
Theme 4: Active Citizenship Theme 2: Politics and Participation |
| Spring |
Theme 2: Politics and Participation Revision |
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| Summer |
Revision Exams |