| 1 Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens |
| 1a | The legal and human rights and responsibilities underpinning society, basic aspects of the criminal justice system, and how both relate to young people View related examples of opportunities |
| 1b | The diversity of national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding View related examples of opportunities |
| 1c | Central and local government, the public services they offer and how they are financed, and the opportunities to contribute View related examples of opportunities |
| 1d | The key characteristics of parliamentary and other forms of government View related examples of opportunities |
| 1f | The work of community-based, national and international voluntary groups View related examples of opportunities |
| 1g | The importance of resolving conflict fairly View related examples of opportunities |
| 1h | The significance of the media in society View related examples of opportunities |
| 1i | The world as a global community, and the political, economic, environmental and social implications of this, and the role of the European Union, the Commonwealth and the United Nations View related examples of opportunities |
2 Developing skills of enquiry and communication |
| 2a | Think about topical political, spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues, problems and events by analysing information and its sources, including ICT-based sources View related examples of opportunities |
| 2b | Justify orally and in writing a personal opinion about such issues, problems or events View related examples of opportunities |
| 2c | Contribute to group and exploratory class discussions, and take part in debates View related examples of opportunities |
3 Developing skills of participation and responsible action |
| 3a | Use their imagination to consider other people's experiences and be able to think about, express and explain views that are not their own View related examples of opportunities |
| 3b | Negotiate, decide and take part responsibly in both school and community-based activities View related examples of opportunities |
| 3c | Reflect on the process of participating View related examples of opportunities |
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