Subject Information - Citizenship GCSE Studies

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 their 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 Mr J Boulton:  jboulton@fhes.org.uk 

 

TEACHING SCHEDULE

   

Autumn Term 

  

Spring Term

  

Summer Term

Year 10

  

Life in Modern Britain 

  • Principles and values in British Society

  • Identity 

  • The Media and the free press

  • The UK’s role in key international organisations 

  • Making a difference in society 

  

Rights and responsibilities

  • Laws in contemporary society 

  • Rights and responsibilities within the legal system 

  • How laws protect the citizen and deal with criminals

  

Rights and responsibilities (continued) 

  • Universal human rights 

  • Bringing about change in the legal system 

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 

  • Actions citizens can take to make a difference in society.

  • Undertaking a citizenship action project

  

Politics and participation 

  • Political power in the UK

  • Local and devolved government 

  • Where does political power reside

  • How do others govern themselves

  • Bringing about political change 

  

Revision

  • Revising key content and exam technique

 

GCSE EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

  

AQA

Paper 1

Written exam: 1h 45 minutes

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 45 minutes

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 

 

 

 

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