At Tudor Grange Redditch we believe high-quality citizenship education helps to provide students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to prepare them to play a full and active part in society. In particular, citizenship education should foster pupils’ keen awareness and understanding of democracy, government and how laws are made and upheld. Teachers will equip pupils with the skills and knowledge to explore political and social issues critically, to weigh evidence, debate and make reasoned arguments. We will also prepare pupils to take their place in society as responsible citizens, manage their money well and make sound financial decisions.

The Four Pillars

Skill

Students will be taught the three core skills of Citizenship: to weigh evidence, debate and make reasoned arguments. These skills are crucial for students to be able to fully understand the world around them and to be able to make informed judgements and form opinions on issues they are exposed to on the news and across social media.

Character

There is a particular focus on tolerance, respect, empathy and responsibility. We feel that these values will equip students with the necessary tools to be upstanding members of their local communities.

Experiences

Students will be exposed to a variety of differing viewpoints throughout their time studying Citizenship. We will also endeavour to give students the opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament as part of their studies, whether this be in person or through virtual tours.

Criticality

Through studying Citizenship, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to explore political and social issues critically. This will allow students to develop informed opinions and be confident in sharing those opinions with their peers.

 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 
Year 10Theme A: Living together in the UK ● How have communities developed in the UK? ● What is identity? ● What are democratic values and where do they come from? ● How does local democracy work?Theme B: Democracy at work in the UK Who runs the country? ● How does Parliament work? ● How is power shared between Westminster and the devolved administrations? ● How does government manage public money? Theme C: Law and Justice   ● What is the law for and how does it affect us? ● How does the justice system work? ● Is crime increasing in society?Theme D: Power and Influence  ● What power and influence can citizens have? ● What role and influence should the media have? ● Does the UK have power and influence in the wider world?
 Year 11Theme E: Citizenship in Action planned course of informed action to address a citizenship issue or question of concern and aimed at delivering a benefit or change for a particular community or wider society.Revision and mocksRevision, DIRT. Exams.