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

• describe some key features of a place and some of the reasons for its development in that location
• use a range of sources of information to find out about their local community
• collaborate with others as they investigate
• communicate their findings to others
• talk with various adults in the local community about the community in the past and present
• reflect on what they know about the local area and identify their likes and dislikes
• suggest ideas for improving the local community

• describe some aspects of local democracy, referring to the role of the local council and elections
• know what councillors do, how they are chosen, and how they make decisions for and on behalf of the communities they represent
• know about council services and functions
• know who their local councillors are
• know that MPs represent people in Parliament and that this is where national issues are discussed and voted on

• research, discuss and debate an issue, separating fact from fiction and truth from polemic
• participate in a real 'here and now' experience of the democratic process that will reinforce their knowledge and understanding of local democracy and the institutions that support it

• contribute ideas and opinions to a discussion and listen to the views of others
• reflect on their participation and share what they have learnt from taking part in a debate
• suggest ways in which they could continue to contribute to their school and local community