Citizenship at key stage 4    (Year 10/11)

• discuss difficult issues, giving reasons for their views and showing respect for the views of others
• understand that there is often no right or wrong answer on human rights issues, but a need to find a balance between the rights of one individual and those of another
• reflect on their own values and the way in which they treat their friends and family
• recognise that human rights issues affect the lives of people in the UK every day

• know about the history of human rights law in Europe, including the development of the European Convention of Human Rights
• understand that the concept of human rights came about to prevent governments using unreasonable power over their citizens
• recognise that human rights can easily be infringed if they are not protected in a constitution and cannot be enforced in court
• learn about the actions of people who campaign against breaches of human rights, nationally and internationally
• know examples of how human rights have been breached
• use research and investigation to enquire into a recent legal case where rights have been infringed
• communicate and discuss their findings with the class

• discuss and explain why rights and responsibilities are important in society
• know who to go to for help and advice if they feel their rights have been breached
• reflect on their learning about human rights and give examples of what they have learnt during the unit