Citizenship at key stage 3    (Year 7-9)

• understand the importance of ground rules in challenging discrimination, stereotypes and racism
• describe their identities and the groups they feel they belong to
• recognise different identities and experiences
• appreciate that identity consists of many factors, including values, race and gender
• recognise that each person's identity is unique and can change
• appreciate the importance of respect within a diverse society

• explore personal values and attitudes
• make links between identity, lifestyle and behaviour
• recognise that different identities can result in different treatment, which may in turn result in bullying, racism and stereotyping
• recognise the importance of respecting difference and similarities between individuals and groups in a diverse society

• recognise diversity and understand that it is positive and a strength to celebrate
• recognise the importance of equal opportunities within school and wider communities

• celebrate diversity
• debate and express opinions and recognise the importance of respecting the views of others
• recognise the importance of images and how these can be seen differently

• analyse information and use evidence from the media to illustrate different attitudes to communities
• recognise the reasons why the media uses positive and negative stories and images

• understand what it means to be a global citizen
• recognise that communities respond to and can influence change
• recognise some of the impact of globalisation

• describe how individuals and communities can make a difference
• examine the most effective ways of making a difference
• describe the contribution of prominent people from different races and cultures
• recognise the importance of diversity in society