Citizenship

What is citizenship?

Citizenship is described by education charity Young Citizens as involving: 

'people working together to make positive differences to the society in which they live – locally, nationally and globally. This process is good for individuals, and essential for strengthening and safeguarding our society and democratic way of life.'

Although citizenship is a subject in itself, the knowledge, skills and understanding relating to citizenship are developed through many other areas of the curriculum, particularly in PSHE. 

Is citizenship part of the National Curriculum?

Although the teaching of citizenship is not statutory until key stage 3, the DFE have provided some non-statutory guidance for schools teaching key stages 1 and 2. This guidance outlines some of the knowledge, skills and understanding that can be developed through citizenship. To explore the DfE guidance on Citizenship, click here.