Citizenship - Key Stage 3

Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens

1. Pupils should be taught about:
g) the importance of resolving conflict fairly

Developing skills of enquiry and communication

2. Pupils should be taught to:
a) think about topical political, spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues, problems and events by analysing information and its sources, including ICT-based sources
b) justify orally and in writing a personal opinion about such issues, problems or events
c) contribute to group and exploratory class discussions, and take part in debates.

Developing skills of participation and responsible action

3. Pupils should be taught to:
a) use their imagination to consider other people’s experiences and be able to think about, express and explain views that are not their own
b) negotiate, decide and take part responsibly in both school and community-based activities
c) reflect on the process of participating.