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

• recognise that there are different people in the community who can help us in different ways at different times
• identify and describe some of the people who can help us
• identify jobs they do at home and school and how they contribute to the life of their communities
• discuss their views with others in the class
• prepare and ask questions of an adult member of their local community

• know that it is wrong to take other people's property without permission
• recognise that we are all responsible for looking after our own and other people's property
• know what actions can be taken to help keep property safe
• recognise that rules are important and know how they help us
• discuss and agree rules for the class
• know what to do in different risk situations
• understand the importance of taking care of themselves and of their peers at school and in the community

• ask questions and identify key points
• know what happens at the police station
• understand that the police are part of the community and help prevent crimes and keep the community safe for all of us

• recognise the importance of communication and discussion in resolving conflict, and that there may be a need to compromise
• discuss, ask questions and express feelings in a variety of ways and with developing confidence
• evaluate information about priorities for the community and their environment
• demonstrate concern for people and communities where human needs are not readily met
• take a constructive interest in their local community and begin to take on a wider sense of social responsibility

• identify positive and negative impacts of human activity on the
  local environment
• identify acceptable and unacceptable behaviour
• show care for their surroundings and recognise that they have a responsibility towards their community
• express personal and group views about social and local issues