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The US Capitol insurrection is a wake-up call on the need for citizenship education

On the day of Biden's inauguration, our CEO gives some personal reflections on recent events in the US, and why he believes they should act as a huge wake-up call for the the fragility of our own democracy.
Young Citizens receives Co-op Foundation grant

Young Citizens receives Co-op Foundation grant to extend our work empowering young people to improve community spaces
The Importance of SMSC for young people

Jo Cooke, Head of Pastoral Care at Holme Grange School, describes her school's experience of The National SMSC Quality Mark. Her blog shares how they embed their SMSC provision, learning and development. Hear Jo's account...
Teaching Social Action and Digital Citizenship in the Age of Social Media

Young people are increasingly exposed to digital devices and the internet, and for many it's second nature to share their lives virtually. Let's teach them how to use technology to support safe, ethical and responsible digital citizenship.

The US Capitol insurrection is a wake-up call on the need for citizenship education

On the day of Biden's inauguration, our CEO gives some personal reflections on recent events in the US, and why he believes they should act as a huge wake-up call for the the fragility of our own democracy.
The Importance of SMSC for young people

Jo Cooke, Head of Pastoral Care at Holme Grange School, describes her school's experience of The National SMSC Quality Mark. Her blog shares how they embed their SMSC provision, learning and development. Hear Jo's account...
Teaching Social Action and Digital Citizenship in the Age of Social Media

Young people are increasingly exposed to digital devices and the internet, and for many it's second nature to share their lives virtually. Let's teach them how to use technology to support safe, ethical and responsible digital citizenship.
Trump’s rise of populist nationalism and what a Biden presidency could mean

Kaitlyn joined the Young Citizens team during the Autumn of 2020, on an international internship programme. In her guest blog, Kaitlyn reflects on American politics and what the world can expect from Biden's presidency.
The role of school social action in ‘coronavirus times’

Our Social Action Manager, Stella Baynes, shares her thoughts on the importance of timetabling opportunities for community projects in primary schools. Keen but unsure where to start? Read on...
New 'State of Legal Services' report shows why legal education is so important

The Legal Standards Board has published a report on the state of legal services - with some shocking findings for the state of the 'rule of law' in the country. In this blog, Tom Franklin argues that legal education is part of the answer...
Reduce Gap in Political Awareness with Trained Citizenship Teachers

Citizenship education experts Hans Svennevig and Sera Shortland discuss the need for trained specialist Citizenship teachers to redress the gap in youth political awareness. Read their blog...
Reflecting on the key strands of SMSC to embed outstanding provision

How confidence, kindness and resilience help shape a school community and equip young people for life in modern Britain. Follow Southam College's journey.
Recognising excellence in SMSC with the Quality Mark's virtual verifications

In Sian's second guest blog she describes the ways in which The National SMSC Quality Mark has adapted the verification process with participating schools. Don't let COVID get in the way of celebrating your schools' provision and ethos.
What to expect from a SMSC Quality Mark verification

SMSC Quality Mark verifier Sian Rowland talks motivation, process and evidence. If you are looking to ratify your internal assessments, but unsure of what to expect, 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 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

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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