Citizenship at key stage 3    (Year 9)

• demonstrate reflection skills while identifying progress and achievements as individuals and group members
• work as a team, recognising that the differences in their strengths and achievements are as important as the similarities
• communicate and present to others those aspects of their citizenship knowledge, skills and understanding they are most proud of
• communicate the nature of citizenship learning (knowledge, skills and understanding) to a specified audience, engaging and motivating them
• demonstrate skills of participation and responsible action

• display enquiry and communication skills, and express and present views that are not their own
• clearly and effectively communicate a balanced picture of the issue, verbally and in writing, and demonstrate an awareness of their audience's needs
• demonstrate knowledge of a topical event or issue and show ways of obtaining and using information, including from the media, to form and express an opinion
• demonstrate reflection skills and the ability to identify personal and group responsibility

• know the importance of ground rules in discussion
• use democratic decision-making processes
• present information and viewpoints (not necessarily their own) related to a social or moral issue
• communicate confidently with a variety of community members
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the issue debated
• reflect on the process in order to make meaningful observations about the importance and value of public debate

• illustrate their knowledge and understanding through the materials they select for display; through the groups and organisations they choose to invite; and through their awareness of appropriate websites and how to access them