Citizenship at key stage 3    (Year 7)

• recognise that they are members of - and citizens within - the school community and that they have already had experiences on which they can build

• know what helps or hinders discussion and what rules are needed to enable all members of the group to contribute to a discussion
• understand that discussing issues and suggesting ways forward are important to playing an active role as a citizen

• know that rights relate to responsibilities for individuals and within communities
• know that an individual's rights and responsibilities may compete or conflict with those of communities
• know that there are differences and similarities between individuals and that these should be respected
• understand the importance of fairness within the hypothetical community and relate this to experiences within their own communities
• recognise that there are different ways of making and implementing decisions within a democratic society
• know that active citizenship involves cooperation and respect for the rights of others and that this is why there is a need for rules and shared responsibilities
• think creatively and critically about the hypothetical situations and relate hypothetical conclusions to real-life situations

• recognise how the knowledge and skills they develop can help them identify and make informed decisions about future challenges and choices
• are familiar with the citizenship programme of study at key stage 3 and what it sets out