Section 3: Effective education for citizenship in practice
This section examines ways in which the entitlement to education for citizenship can be realised effectively in schools and early education settings.
3.1 An entitlement for all
All young people should have opportunities to develop and deploy their capability for active and responsible citizenship in ways appropriate to their needs and maturity.
3.2 An active participatory ethos
Learning experiences should provide opportunities for active engagement that are perceived by young people as purposeful and personally relevant.
3.3 The professional contribution of teachers and early education practitioners
Why all teachers and early education practitioners have a role to play in education for citizenship.
3.4 Contexts for learning and development
Developing four key areas of school life: participation by young people, studies within the curriculum, cross-curricular experiences and involvement with the wider community.
3.5 Progression in education for citizenship
Examples of school practice that show successful approaches at different stages of education.