
Subject Information - Citizenship
Vision/Aim
Citizenship is the study of what it means to live as a citizen in modern Britain and encourages students to think about how they can contribute to and participate in society. The Citizenship department's vision is to aid pupils in acquiring the knowledge, understanding and skills to take responsible citizenship actions and play a positive role in public and democratic life as informed and active citizens.
Studying Citizenship at GCSE will develop pupils’ self-confidence and communication skills, project planning and realisation, and debating skills - all invaluable skills to future employers. Possible careers that Citizenship studies skills and knowledge can lead pupils into include, Solicitor, Teacher, News reporter, Politician, Doctor, Charity worker or Aid worker.
Resources and support materials can be found on Google Classroom.
Further information can be requested from Miss A Arnold: aarnold@fhes.org.uk
GCSE Citizenship
Exam Board |
AQA |
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Paper 1 Written exam 1h 45mins 80 marks 50% of GCSE |
What’s assessed: Section A: Active Citizenship Section B: Politics and participation |
Section A: Active Citizenship questions; questions on the citizenship action of others and questions on the students citizenship action investigation (40 marks) Section B: Politics and participation questions (40 marks) Question types: multiple-choice, short answer, source-based questions, extended answer. |
Paper 2 Written exam 1h 45mins 80 marks 50% of GCSE |
What’s assessed: Section A: Life in Modern Britain Section B: Rights and responsibilities |
Section A: Life in Modern Britain questions (40 marks) Section B: Rights and responsibilities questions (40 marks) Question types: multiple-choice, short answer, source-based questions, extended answer. |
Link to the Specification |
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/citizenship/gcse/citizenship-studies-8100 |
Teaching Schedule
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
Year 10 |
Life in Modern Britain
Making a difference in society |
Rights and responsibilities
How laws protect the citizen and deal with criminals |
Rights and responsibilities (continued)
Mini active Citizenship and research project Pupils research a cause/ issue of their choice and evaluate how society could make a difference. |
Year 11 |
Taking Citizenship Action
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Politics and participation
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Revision
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