Citizenship is a core entitlement for all pupils in secondary schools, both in terms of the curriculum and in other facets of school life. The expectations across Key Stage 3 are outlined below.

Pupils should have knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens which includes: legal and human rights; the criminal justice system; the diversity of identities in the UK and the need for mutual respect; different forms of government; the work of voluntary organisations; the role of the media in society; the world as a global community.

Pupils should also be taught skills such as how to justify personal opinions; how to analyse information and events using a range of sources; how to make a contribution to group discussions; how to use their imaginations to consider other people's experiences; how to take an active part in school and community based activities.

Many aspects of Citizenship will be addressed in PSE lessons but it is expected that Citizenship will be delivered across all subject areas. Below are some of the specific ways that subjects will address Citizenship in year 9.

Art
Develop wider interpretation of the values between the historical roots of the artistic traditions from Renaissance art through to 20th century painting. Involvement in the school production through poster project.

Design and Technology.
Jewellery - research from other times and cultures. Product analysis of an artifact.
Team work to produce a batch produced artifact.
Safety - working together in a responsible way.
Environmental issues reinforced.

Drama
Greater emphasis on script work, looking at text and concepts in Shakesphere and a contemporary playwright. Pupils also tackle moral/social frama through topic based work ie Secrets, using poetry as a stimulus.

English
"Stone Cold" - considers the homeless and the work of charities.
Rice without Rain considers racism.
Face looks at prejudice against disability and cosmetic surgery

Geography
International responses to earthquake disasters.
The global impact of drug misuse.
Sustainable development.
The Ford Environment competition.

History
Issues regarding slavery.
The Holocaust.
Life in Nazi Germany considers political and social issues of living in a Police state

Mathematics
Rubbish - problems related to volume, weight, cost.
Amounts spent on consumer goods.

Languages
French - greeting an exchange partner's family. Relationships and teenage problems. Environmental issues.
German - exchange visits. Different school systems. The environment. Use of the website. The media and communications.

Music
Film music.

PE
Fair play is emphasised in all activities. Applying rules. Group work and leadership skills.

RS
The Holocaust - justice and forgiveness. Rites of Passage. Christian responses to wealth and poverty. Voluntary Aid and development agencies.

Science
D rugs and Addiction. The ethics of cloning. Electrical safety. The problems of acid rain. Global warming. Is it happening? The advantages and disadvantages and disadvantages of immunisation.

Technology - Food/Textiles
Learning how different types of media can be used to promote a product. Working effectively as a team and ability to justify all decisions made, including choice of materials. Evaulate own and others work. Looking at special dietry needs and social implications. Local government services relating to food hygiene and consumer rights.