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Citizenship
“At Key Stages 1 and 2, Citizenship is part of the non-statutory
framework for PSHE and Citizenship. At Key Stages 3 and 4, Citizenship
is a new foundation subject in the National Curriculum.”
Source: DfES Citizenship website: http://dfes.gov.uk/citizenship
“During Key Stage 3 pupils study, reflect upon and discuss
topical political, spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues,
problems and events. They learn to identify the role of the legal,
political, religious, social and economic institutions and systems
that influence their lives and communities. They continue to be
actively involved in the life of their school, neighbourhood and
wider communities and learn to become more effective in public
life. They learn about fairness, social justice, respect for democracy
and diversity at school, local, national and global level, and
through taking part responsibly in community activities.”
Source: The National Curriculum Online: http://www.nc.uk.net
Personal, Social and Health Education
PSHE complements citizenship in the curriculum by enabling pupils
to:
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understand and manage responsibly a wider range of relationships
as they mature, and to show respect for the diversity of, and differences
between, people;
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develop the personal and social knowledge, skills and understanding
that underpin learning in citizenship;
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develop their well-being, self-esteem and belief in their ability
to succeed, and to take responsibility for their learning;
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develop practical knowledge and skills to help them live healthily
and deal with the spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues
they face as they approach adulthood; and
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reflect on their experiences and on how they are developing.
Source:
DfES Standards Website: http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk
Religious Education
“Religious education makes a distinctive contribution to
the school curriculum by developing pupils’ knowledge and
understanding of religion, religious beliefs, practices, language
and traditions and their influence on individuals, communities,
societies and cultures. It enables pupils to consider and respond
to a range of important questions related to their own spiritual
development, the development of values and attitudes and fundamental
questions concerning the meaning and purpose of life.”
Source: The National Curriculum Online: http://www.nc.uk.net
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