Citizenship
Empowering students to engage actively and thoughtfully in society.
ExploreCurriculum Intent
The Citizenship curriculum empowers students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to engage actively in society. It develops awareness of democracy, government and the law-making process, equipping students to critically analyse political and social issues, weigh evidence, engage in debates and form reasoned arguments.
Key Stage 3
Citizenship is taught through Relating, one 55-minute period each fortnight shared with PSHE and RSE.
Assessment is ongoing and informal, including book marking, whole-class feedback and peer-to-peer feedback. In Years 7 to 9, students are formally assessed in November, March and June, using a combination of tests under examination conditions and work completed in class and for homework.
Key Stage 4
For those choosing Citizenship as an option, the course is taught through three 55-minute lessons per week. Assessment follows a similar pattern to Key Stage 3, with two major assessments in January and June using GCSE-style papers, alongside mock exams in November and March. Final GCSE examinations take place between May and June.
The core Citizenship curriculum is integrated with Religious Education, with informal assessment continuing in Years 10 and 11.
For questions about the Relating curriculum, please contact Jack Ward, Head of Religious Studies and Citizenship.
