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Meet Edge Watchorn - our new Chair

We're excited to announce our new Chair of Trustees here at Young Citizens - Dr. Edge Watchorn. Click here to read more.
New OFSTED framework indicates SMSC possibilities

The new OFSTED framework is out for public consultation prior to its implementation in September 2019. It currently suggests a big role for SMSC provision...
The importance of citizenship education in the era of Brexit

Britain’s decision to leave the EU, commonly known as Brexit, seemed like an “across the pond” problem that wouldn’t have any profound effect on me. But it did...
International Women's Day sparks Youth Interest in the Law

On the 8th March, we were honoured to help the Diversity and Community Relations Judiciary to hold their inaugural Youth Q&A.

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Importance of citizenship education
7. The importance of citizenship education
Free SMSC Resource for Key Stage 2

Would you like a free lesson to help you develop KS2 children's SMSC learning? This trial pack of lessons from our Go-Givers website contains the lesson "Democracy" which helps children explore the meaning of ‘democracy’, and the ways in which citizens can participate in democratic life in Britain. They learn about the role of the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament and political parties, and how a general election works.
Go-Givers Free Trial Pack

Would you like a free trial pack of lessons to support pupils' SMSC learning? This trial pack of lessons from our Go-Givers website contains the lessons "Our Rules" and "Taking Responsibility" for KS1 children and the lesson "Democracy" for KS2 children.
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...
Why teach citizenship?
British values resources for Key Stage 2 - delete

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.
Lowering the voting age to 16

Here, we give teachers a little support for debating the topic in class with students. Do young people of this age know enough about politics yet? And if they could vote, can they be trusted to do it sensibly?
Free SMSC Resources for Key Stage 1

Would you like some free lessons to help you develop KS1 children's SMSC learning? This trial pack of lessons from our Go-Givers website contains the lessons "Our Rules" and "Taking Responsibility" to help children in Years 1 and 2 explore rules and why we need them, and understand the concept of responsibility.

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