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

• show their understanding of effective listening through increased awareness of body language
• describe what effective listening involves

• understand ground rules and give examples of what following them might mean
• show that they can follow the rules in the playground

• take turns in discussions and take different views into account
• offer ideas in a group, and agree on a simple response as a group

• participate in a discussion of an issue affecting the class or school, by offering ideas and opinions and by listening to the suggestions of others
• recognise that there may be conflicting views and a need to compromise

• give ideas for solutions or approaches to coping with problem situations in the playground
• recognise that different choices are made for different reasons
• understand the difference between right and wrong

• show awareness of different aspects of communication, eg body language, tone of voice, when talking and listening in pairs

• explain how somebody felt, as well as what they said, in a communication

• make suggestions for dealing with a real-life issue, and cooperate with others in a group to reach a resolution
• give and receive constructive feedback in a structured situation

• show through their body language and their ability to report back that they can listen to another person's point of view
• contribute to a simple debate, listening to the views of others
• make a decision and vote on an issue
• recognise that every vote counts towards the outcome of the debate

• participate actively in a group discussion and problem-solving activity
• express their own views, and sometimes adapt them after having listened to the views of others
• represent the views of others when sharing information
• recognise that there may be conflicting views and that a compromise may be needed
• understand how democratic decisions are taken and recognise the importance of participation and communication skills in this
• reflect on how their communication and participation skills have developed