Year 10 Citizenship

INTENT

In Year 10, Learners deepen their knowledge by exploring how community identities evolve and the tools available to challenge injustice within society. They critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of the UK’s democratic and legal systems, gaining insight into the role of law, rights, and justice. Additionally, learners study the economy, understanding its operation and its impact on their own lives, fostering practical financial awareness.

Autumn Pre - How are community identities changing?

1 - What is our local community and how am I part of it?

2 - How and why do people migrate to and from different communities?

3 - How has migration affected society?

4 - Why might people migrate to the UK?

5 - How can we maintain respect and understanding in society?

6 - What makes us feel like we belong?

Autumn Post - What tools can we use to challenge injustice in our communities?

1 - What is speaking truth to power?

2 - How do grassroots campaigns operate?

3 - How can citizens change the law?

4 - What tools are used by human rights defenders around the world?

5 - Do all tools for challenging injustice work for all campaigns?

6 - How can I challenge injustice?

Spring Pre - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the UK democratic system?

1 - What is democracy?

2 - Is direct democracy better than representative democracy?

3 - Are elections truly fair?

4 - Why is media freedom necessary in a democracy?

5 - How can we improve democracy in the UK?

6 - Does the UK’s democracy need reform?

Spring Post - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the legal system?

1 - How are laws made?

2 - Who enforces the law?

3 - What is the difference between criminal and civil law?

4 - How does the youth justice system work?

5 - What is sentencing?

6 - How does the law apply to young people?

Summer Pre - How does the economy work?

1 - Is UK Government action led by the economy?

2 - How does the Government get its money?

3 - Why should we pay tax?

4 - How does the Government spend its money?

5 - What are the financial challenges facing local government?

6 - Should public services be privatised?

Summer Post - What has the UK economy got to do with me?

1 - How much of our pay goes to the Government?

2 - Can taxes be avoided?

3 - How does the UK Government manage risk?

4 - How is the Government responsible for borrowing?

5 - How does the Government control debt?

6 - What role can I play in the future of the UK economy?

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