Citizenship

Citizenship at Salford City Academy gives pupils an opportunity to have their voice heard within school, their communities, and in society at large. It enables them to make a positive contribution, by developing the expertise and experience needed to claim their rights, understand their responsibilities, and prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of adult and working life. It also helps students to develop self-confidence and successfully deal with significant life changes and challenges such as bullying and discrimination.

Pupils will develop their knowledge and understanding through topics such as laws and rules, the democratic process, the media, human rights, diversity, money and the economy, sustainable development, the world as a global community; and about concepts such as democracy, justice, equality, freedom, authority and the rule of law.

They will also develop skills and aptitudes such as critical thinking, analysing information, expressing opinions, taking part in discussions and debates, negotiating, conflict resolution and participating in community action.

The following topics are covered at Key stage 3

•  Identity
•  Democracy
•  Crime
•  Animal rights
•  Human rights
•  Conflict
•  Media
•  Globalisation

The subject can also be taken at GCSE. At this stage students learn about local, national and global Citizenship. They get the opportunity to develop skills such as representation, taking action and building advocacy. The topics covered include

•  Rights and responsibilities
•  Power politics and the media
•  The global community
•  Participating in society
•  Citizenship in context
•  Citizenship campaign