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Citizenship at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 3-6)

Unit 07: Children's rights - human rights

QCA

Outcomes

Section 1: What are our rights?
Children:
  • learn the difference between wants, needs and rights
  • know that all children have the same basic needs and rights, and can describe them
  • know that rights come with responsibilities
  • empathise with the experiences of other people and describe situations from other points of view
  • describe some of the components of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
  • understand the importance of trust, tolerance and honesty in relationships

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Section 2: That's not fair!
Children:
  • recognise the difference between right and wrong
  • know that their actions affect themselves and others
  • are able to see things from others' points of view
  • show that they have the skills to challenge teasing, bullying and discrimination, and know how and where to seek help
  • know about infringement of human rights in the UK, in other countries and at other times in history
  • can empathise with people who have been treated unfairly
  • understand the importance of honesty, trust, respect and tolerance

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Section 3: Taking responsibility
Children:
  • show an awareness of the rights of others and their responsibility to uphold those rights
  • work with others to resolve problems or conflict
  • use their skills of participation and responsible action
  • reflect on their learning and communicate what they have learnt to others

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Sections in this unit

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1. What are our rights?
2. That's not fair!
3. Taking responsibility