Citizenship Studies

In year 10, students could select to study Citizenship Studies. Citizenship is about how people take an active part in democratic politics and work together for a better society, locally, nationally and globally. Students will learn about power, democracy, the operation of government and the legal system, and the role of the UK in the wider world. They will explore and learn about different controversial and topical issues with political, social, ethical, economic and environmental dimensions in a local context. They will experience taking citizenship action and learn from making a difference in society themselves. There is a strong literacy focus to the course, as students at this level are required to communicate their learning in an articulate and analytical way, thus a willingness to read, debate and write extended pieces of work are necessary to do well in a GCSE that is examined at the end of the course in two separate paper 1 hour and 45 minute exam papers, worth 100% of the grade.
 

Unit 1 Year 10

Theme A: Living together in the UK

Theme  B: Democracy at work in the UK

Theme C: Law and justice

Unit 2 Year 11

Theme D: Power and influence

Theme E: Taking citizenship action

There are three assessment objectives:

AO1- Engage with topical citizenship issues and contribute to debates on challenges facing society involving a wide range of political, social and ethical ideas, issues and problems in different contexts.

AO2- Develop and apply understanding of key citizenship concepts to deepen understanding of society and how communities change over time.

AO3- Develop the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to take action with others to address citizenship issues in communities.