Young people may not be able to vote before they are 18 but they can make a positive contribution to their communities. Young people should be encouraged to be involved in decision-making, both in schools and in the wider community, and they should be encouraged to think critically about their role in society and their potential as agents of change.
Citizenship is now part of the National Curriculum and it came into force as a statutory entitlement at Key Stages 3 and 4 in September 2002. At Key Stages 1 and 2 it has been part of the Guidelines for PSHE and Citizenship since September 2000.
The Institute for Citizenship:
- Supports teachers to interpret the citizenship curriculum in exciting and innovative ways.
- Works directly with teachers, students and Local Education Authorities (LEAs) to develop, pilot and evaluate resources that support the teaching and learning of Citizenship.
For more information contact the Becky on 020 7 or e-mail education@citizen.org.uk.
The Institute is actively involved in encouraging citizenship education outside the school environment - engaging young people in active citizenship projects. For more information follow the Active Citizenship link.
We are also currently working with Young Offender Institutions. For more information see Inside Information.