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

• identify their own views about the existing playground and playtimes
• take part in suggesting improvements to the playground
• recognise that their views can be represented on the school grounds committee
• show understanding that individuals can be democratically elected to representative groups, committees and organisations in order to represent the views of others
• contribute to class discussions, sharing their ideas and opinions and listening to the views of others

• assess the suitability of current outdoor and play facilities through observing and recording
• recognise how the playground is used differently at different times by different users
• communicate their views on issues they investigate
• devise questions to be used in a questionnaire for members of the school community
• recognise the importance of consulting with different members of the school community
• offer reasons for some of their observations and judgements
• use skills and evidence when responding to a range of questions

• communicate and explain their views and the choices they make
• contribute to the decision-making process about the way forward for the playground
• understand that there are costs involved, and that sometimes compromises are needed
• reflect on ideas and suggest improvements

• show understanding of the time it will take for the project to be completed
• recognise some of the complexities involved in the project, and why there may be a need for compromise
• contribute to discussions about ideas and progress
• take part in the implementation of plans
• reflect on and describe their participation in the project