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Citizenship All pupils in Year 10 will follow a course in Citizenship which will encourage a sense of involvement in the community. There will be practical activities as well as some theoretical work. It is intended that most students will be entered for a short course GCSE in citizenship run by the AQA exam board.
GCSE Citizenship What is Citizenship? The GCSE explores contemporary debates about the kind of society we are striving to build. A key part of this course is to develop the skills, confidence and conviction to enable citizens to take action on citizenship issues in their communities to bring about change. Why choose GCSE Citizenship?T he course is useful for a number of A levels and Degree Courses, and is particularly compatible with Criminology, Criminal Justice Studies, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Politics, History and English. The broad key skills developed in this course are also desirable by most employers and are particularly useful for careers in fields such as; the Police service, the probation service, the prison service, the armed forces, law, politics, media, management, nursing and social work. What is the course about? The course is divided into four themes:
How is the Course assessed?
Year 10 Unit 1: 20% written examination (1 hr 40 mins) Unit 2: 30% Controlled assessment- active citizenship Year11 Unit 3: 20% Written examination (1 hour) Unit 4: 30% Controlled assessment- active citizenship The controlled assessment requires students to take an active role at school and in their community- through various activities such as undertaking research, raising awareness, presenting arguments, campaigning, or raising money.
Examination Board: AQA
Enquiries to: Mrs K Hassett, Head of Citizenship (E8)
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