Local and Global Citizenship is a component of the Learning for Life and Work area of learning at Key Stage Three.
Local Global Citizenship is based on the following themes:
Diversity and Inclusion (key theme for year 8)
Pupils will investigate…
- factors that influence individual and group identity
- ways in which individuals and groups express their identity
- how and why conflict may arise in the community
- ways of managing conflict and promoting inclusion
Equality and Social Justice (key theme for year 9)
Pupils will investigate…
- how inequalities can arise in society
- how and why some people may experience inequality as a result of poverty
- the work of a range of organisations, which aim to promote equality and social justice
Democracy and Active Participation (key theme for year 10)
Pupils will investigate…
- the basic characteristics of democracy
- various ways to participate in school and society
- why rules and laws are needed, how they are enforced and how breaches of the law affect the community
- an issue from a range of viewpoints and suggest action that might be taken to improve or resolve the situation
Human Rights and Social Responsibility (theme throughout Key Stage 3)
Pupils will investigate…
- why it is important to uphold human rights standards
- key human rights principles, for example, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
why different rights must be limited or balanced in our society
- local and global scenarios where human rights have been seriously infringed
- the principles of social responsibility and how they can be promoted
Key Stage 3: Citizenship
Years 8 – 10 currently have 30 minutes per week of Citizenship
Key Stage 4: Citizenship
Provision for non- examination Citizenship at Key Stage Four is made at the end of year 11 when pupils visit Stormont where they develop their understanding of how to participate in a range of democratic processes.
Non-examination Citizenship is also covered in a 4 week course in the Summer Term of Year 11.