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Citizenship education

Citizenship equips pupils with the knowledge and skills needed for effective and democratic participation. It helps pupils become informed, active citizens who have the confidence and conviction to work together to take action in their communities.

Pupils learn about their rights, responsibilities, duties and freedoms and about laws, justice and democracy. Citizenship encourages respect for different national, religious and ethnic identities. Pupils learn how society has changed and how it continues to change in the UK, Europe and the wider world.

Compulsory from age 11-16

Citizenship is compulsory in key stages 3 and 4 (from ages 11 to 16). A non-statutory framework for citizenship and personal, social and health education is available for primary schools to teach.