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Recruiting: Programmes Administrator

Are you willing and able to help educate, inspire and motivate the active citizens of tomorrow? This post may be for you. Closing date: 10th June. Interview: 14th June
Tom's Ironman Challenge for Young Citizens

Young Citizens is aiming to raise £30,000 this year, through appeals, donations, and sponsored events, to celebrate its 30th birthday - every penny of the money raised will be spent on helping young people become confident, active citizens. I thought I'd do my bit, with this event in July.
Tom's Ironman Challenge for Young Citizens 30th birthday

Our Chief Executive will be attempting a 'Continuous Double' Ironman over the course of two days in July, to raise money for Young Citizens as part of our 30th Birthday Celebrations.
Rachel and Miriam Run the Wimbledon Half Marathon

Talking about the case of Shamima Begum in the classroom

In February, Home Secretary Sajid Javid revoked Shamima Begum's British citizenship, following her decision to join a terror cult overseas. Did Javid get this right? Who should take responsibility now?
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...
400 years of legal expertise judge National Mock Trial final

On Saturday 23rd March, 24 school teams arrive in Edinburgh to battle it out to become Bar Mock Trial Champions 2019.
Empowering our young citizens finds the ethical line, online.

I was honoured to be asked to write a legal scenario for the Bar Mock Trial National Final. I hope it helps more young people understand the line between ethical and illegal behaviour online. Read on...
21st century techniques for ‘talking democracy’ with young people

In this blog, Stella Baynes shares her learnings in trying to reach thousands of UK teenagers and engage them in conversations about our democracy.
Celebrating six SMSC schools

As we celebrate the arrival of 2019, it’s important that we reflect on some of the exemplary work we’ve witnessed in schools over the past year. As such I want to pay tribute to a few of the amazing schools who’ve displayed educational excellence in achieving the gold award of the National SMSC Quality Mark during 2018.
From Law Breakers to Law Maker: The Importance of Including Women in Politics

As a young woman studying politics, I have a particular interest and passion for women in government. The Law Breakers to Law Makers conference further opened my eyes to the endless possibilities women can have if we continue supporting and encouraging them to get involved with government.
Changing Perspectives on Citizenship

From a teacher to charity worker to student; our Partnerships Executive Sophie Whitehead reflects on her time as a teacher and explains why Citizenship teaching is a crucial part of education.
8 Ways to Improve Social Action in Your Primary School

Ideas and inspiration for #iWill week 2018 to develop social action and community involvement in primary schools. Read on...

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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?
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.
Introduction

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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