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

• know that there are similarities and differences between every child in the class
• know that different things contribute to our identity, including our membership of different groups
• take turns in speaking and respond appropriately to others
• know that as humans we all have basic needs and rights, and give examples of these
• demonstrate respect for difference and communicate this to others
• know that it is wrong to tease someone because they are different, including because of their race
• understand that some people are threatened by difference, eg difference of race
• develop strategies to support others who may encounter prejudice or discrimination

• discuss and express their feelings using appropriate language
• recognise and respect each other's needs and differences
• recognise and respect diversity within their local community
• understand that they belong to different groups and communities, including school and family

• begin to develop a sense of empathy and commonality with people in other places
• devise questions for a citizenship enquiry
• begin to consider the feelings and points of view of others, both in their own community and the wider world
• begin to recognise and respect the similarities and differences between people in different places

• identify ways in which they are connected to people and places throughout the world
• understand that they belong to different groups and communities at a variety of levels, from the family/class to the 'global community'
• identify ways in which we are dependent on people in other places and they are dependent on us, and know the word 'interdependent'
• review, evaluate and communicate what they have learnt about diversity and the interdependence of the places in the world