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Citizenship at key stage 4    (Year 10-11)

Unit 10: Rights and responsibilities in the world of work

QCA

Links with other subjects

In this section, references are made to the programme of study if there is one at key stage 4, or to the subject specific criteria on which GCSE courses are based. Some of these links have been included in the 'Points to note' section to illustrate these opportunities.

History: GCSE social and economic history, including industrialisation, changing patterns of work, industry and agriculture, transport and communications, protest and reform

Geography: GCSE criteria: the nature of work/employment (3.1ii); contemporary issues (3.1vi); decision-making about the environment and resources (3.1vii); the process of enquiry (3.1x)

RE: the world of work includes people who work locally or nationally for religious and charitable organisations, both paid and voluntarily. Religious and ethical issues relating to work and leisure are covered in several GCSE religious studies specifications

PSHE: 1a, 1f, 1g, 3k, 4a, 4e, 4h, 4i in the non-statutory guidelines

There are also links with vocationally-related courses.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. What is work?
2. What are rights and responsibilities at work?
3. Extension activities
4. Reviewing progress and planning future learning