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QCA

Citizenship at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 1-6)

Unit 01: Taking part - developing skills of communication and participation

QCA

Where the unit fits in

This unit addresses the following aspects of the non-statutory framework for PSHE and citizenship at key stages 1 and 2:

Key stage 1

1b, 1c, 1d

Preparing to play an active role as citizens

Pupils should be taught:

2a to take part in discussions with one other person and the whole class
2b to take part in a simple debate about topical issues
2c to recognise choices they can make, and recognise the difference between right and wrong
2d to agree and follow rules for their group and classroom, and understand how rules help them
5a, 5c, 5d, 5g

Key stage 2

1a, 1c, 1e

Preparing to play an active role as citizens

Pupils should be taught:

2a to research, discuss and debate topical issues, problems and events
2b why and how rules and laws are made and enforced, why different rules are needed in different situations and how to take part in making and changing rules
2d that there are different kinds of responsibilities, rights and duties at home, at school and in the community, and that these can sometimes conflict with each other
2f to resolve differences by looking at alternatives, making decisions and explaining choices
4a
5a, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Years 1 and 2 - Developing our communication skills (1)
2. Years 1 and 2 - Developing our communication skills (2)
3. Years 1 and 2 - Working together (1)
4. Years 1 and 2 - Working together (2)
5. Years 1 and 2 - Making choices
6. Years 3 and 4 - Developing our communication skills (1)
7. Years 3 and 4 - Developing our communication skills (2)
8. Years 3 and 4 - Working together
9. Years 5 and 6 - Developing our communication skills
10. Years 5 and 6 - Working together - making decisions