Global Citizenship

Pupils learn to evaluate information and different points of view on global issues through the media and other sources. They make informed choices and take responsible action on global issues.

Extract from the DfES document Developing the global dimension in the school curriculum:

Gaining the knowledge, skills and understanding of concepts and institutions necessary to become informed, active, responsible citizens.

• developing skills to evaluate information and different points of view on global issues through the media and other sources;
• learning about institutions, declarations and conventions and the role of groups, Non Governmental Organisations and governments in global issues;
• developing understanding of how and where key decisions are made;
• appreciating that young people’s views and concerns matter and are listened to and how to take responsible action that can influence and affect global issues;
• appreciating the global context of local and national issues and at a personal and societal level;
• understanding the roles of language, place, arts, religion in own and others’ identity.

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