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New report on better measuring the impact of our citizenship programmes for young people

Pro Bono Economics (PBE) and Young Citizens are publishing a report from PBE on how to better measure the effectiveness of our different citizenship programmes.Read more

Lords Committee calls for new statutory citizenship education entitlement for all school pupils

Young Citizens welcomes the hard-hitting report, which describes the state of citizenship education as 'parlous', and calls on Government to re-prioritise the subject in schoolsRead more

Young Citizens appoints its first three Ambassadors

Young Citizens is delighted to announce the appointment of its first ever Ambassadors. Three eminent members of the legal profession will play a crucial role in spreading the word about the charity’s vital mission to help educate, inspire and motivate the active citizens of tomorrow.Read more

Wilmslow High School - winners of the Bar Mock Trials 2018

Congratulations to Wilmslow High School for winning our national Bar Mock Trials Competition - which helps young people understand the legal justice systemRead more

Young Citizens voices support for online voting trials

Young Citizens has signed up in support of online voting trials in Scotland - a move which we believe could help boost youth involvement in elections.Read more

Three new appointments to Young Citizens Board

We've appointed three new trustees to strengthen our board and add significant new expertise in education, youth engagement, social action and campaigning. Find out more...Read more

'Stop Voter ID pilots' call from Young Citizens and other groups

Young Citizens has joined forces with 43 other organisations to call on the government to halt its 'Voter ID' pilots - fearing that they could put people off voting.Read more

New ‘Young Citizens’ website to give young people a new voice throughout the UK

The Citizenship Foundation, the charity which supports teachers and schools to provide citizenship education and experiences for all students, today launches Young Citizens. This is a new brand to help inspire children and young people to take part in society as active, engaged and motivated citizens – and thus to build a better future for us allRead more

Young Citizens awarded Certificate of Excellence

Young Citizens has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from the Global Education Network, CAPA, for our amazing internship experiences.Read more

Young Citizens gives evidence to House of Lords Citizenship Inquiry

Our written evidence to the House of Lords’ Select Committee Inquiry into Citizenship and Civic Engagement has now been published by Parliament.Read more

Bach Commission supports our call for better legal education for children and young people

The Bach Commission, set up by the Labour Party to advise on ways to improve access to justice, has supported Young Citizens' call for every young person to receive legal education.Read more

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Trustees needed for Young Citizens (voluntary role)

We are looking for new Trustees to join our talented and energetic board and help steer the charity through a time of exciting change and development. Read more to find out the skills we are looking for. Closing date is Friday 13th July 2018.

FTI Consulting gain recognition for their partnership with Young Citizens

Why I am so pleased FTI Consulting has been recognised for their work in schools? Because Brexit will have the greatest impact on our youngest citizens and they are helping to address the education deficit. Read more...

Brexit

For young people in Britain today, it is likely that the remainder of their childhood and early adulthood will be dominated by Brexit. This will have profound implications on their life chances and opportunities.

The Ties that Bind: ‘Citizenship education’s landmark salvation or futile last stand’?

The Ties that Bind: ‘Citizenship education’s landmark salvation or futile last stand’? The House of Lords Select Committee report on Citizenship and Civic Engagement in the 21st Century

British values

In a press release on 27 November 2014, the Department for Education told all schools to promote 'British values' and produced advice for doing so through SMSC. Here, we explain what that means for schools.

What is citizenship education?

Citizenship education is about enabling people to make their own decisions and to take responsibility for their own lives and communities. And in many countries it's becoming increasing important.

Key Stage 2 (ks2) PSHE & SMSC curriculum primary school resources

Powered by Young Citizens, Go-Givers has over 150 cross-curricular lessons to support the teaching of key stage 2(ks2) PSHE and Citizenship and develop children’s Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) learning, including their understanding of fundamental British Values. Go-Givers also includes an extensive range features to assist primary schools in teaching PSHE, SMSC and citizenship that could be used in a scheme of work.

What is citizenship?

Citizens are members of a state or a nation. Citizenship is the process of being such a member. It is how we make society work, together.

Mock Trials

The Mock Trials are an effective and fun way of helping young people understand how the judicial system works. Learn how you can get involved...

Go-Givers - PSHE SMSC primary school resources for key stage 1 and key stage 2

Powered by Young Citizens, Go-Givers has over 150 cross-curricular lessons to support the teaching of PSHE and Citizenship and develop children’s Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) learning, including their understanding of fundamental British Values. Go-Givers also includes an extensive range features to assist primary schools in teaching PSHE, SMSC and citizenship that could be used in a scheme of work.

Controversial issues: guidance for schools

In an age of mass media and electronic communication, children and young people are regularly exposed to the conflicts and controversies of adult life. How can schools help prepare them?

7. The importance of citizenship education

British values resources for Key Stage 2

Key Stage 1 PSHE & SMSC Resources

Citizenship resource writers (voluntary)

These are voluntary roles, ideally suited to former teachers with experience of teaching citizenship or related subjects. The roles entail helping Young Citizens to research, write, and check lesson plans, assembly kits and other resources for both primary and secondary schools. Read more

I’ve just got my money back via a ‘Small Claims Court’. Would young people know they can do that?

Our CEO tells of his own recent experience of using the law to protect his rights, and explains why basic legal understanding is vitally important for all young people, if they're to be confident young citizens. Read more