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Why SMSC development underpins everything we say, do and teach

Executive Headteacher, Sue Sayers explains how the SMSC Quality Mark's audit tool was key for identifying progress pathways and addressing the new OFSTED framework.
The Train Station Gym runs the Wimbledon Half Marathon 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.
George runs the Wimbledon Half Marathon 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.
Thomas runs the Wimbledon Half Marathon for Young Citizens

Young Citizens helps young people to become active, engaged and motivated citizens by improving their understanding of the law, their rights and responsibilities and by helping them to engage in democratic society through social action. Each year Young Citizens work supports 250,000 children and young people.

Why SMSC development underpins everything we say, do and teach

Executive Headteacher, Sue Sayers explains how the SMSC Quality Mark's audit tool was key for identifying progress pathways and addressing the new OFSTED framework.
“I want my one little voice to be part of something bigger.”

Stella Baynes, talks about her experiences of delivering the Make a Difference Challenge social action programme in her daughter's primary school.
8 Years on From My Mock Trial Experience

Hannah, a mock trial participant from yesteryear, shares how her experience led to the discovery of a career path. Read her journey.
New OFSTED framework: New Opportunities for Citizenship, FBV and SMSC

The new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework goes live in September 2019. In this blog David Kerr discusses the opportunities for Citizenship, FBV and SMSC as well as providing school leaders with 10 key actions.
25 years of the Magistrates’ Mock Trial Competition: What does it mean to be an ‘active citizen’?

Akasa Pradhan reflects on the 25th year of Magistrates Court Mock Trial Competition and what it means to be an active citizen
After 10 years promoting Public Legal Education I finally got the chance to walk the walk.

Having spent more than a decade watching young people apply the law in Crown Courts, it was my turn to jump into the jury. Hear how I got on...
Light at the end of the tunnel

Having encouraged social action in schools for years, Yvonne felt it time to give her time to tackle an issue in her doorstep. Find out what she discovered...
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...

British values
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 lessons "Democracy" and "Protecting Local Habitats".
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 "Plastic Pollution" and "Taking Responsibility" for KS1 children and the lessons "Democracy" and "Protecting Local Habitats" 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 "Plastic Pollution" and "Taking Responsibility"
Introduction

We are an education charity that inspires young people to play an active role in society. Find out 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