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The National Curriculum sets out a clear, full and statutory entitlement to learning for all pupils. It determines the courses that will be taught, and sets out the levels of achievements that children are expected to reach. It also determines how performance will be assessed and reported. 

From September 2002 The National Curriculum will include citizenship as a statutory requirement for all secondary schools, and a recommended part of the education of all children. Citizenship provides learning opportunities for pupils from the Foundation Stage, through Key Stages 1 to 4 and for students in the post-16 sector, to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to play an effective role in society at local, national and international levels. 

• It helps them become informed, thoughtful and responsible citizens who are aware of their duties and rights.
   

• It promotes spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, making pupils more self confident  and responsible both in and beyond the classroom,
   

• Encourages pupils tom play a helpful part in the life of their schools, neighbourhoods, communities and the wider world
   

• Teaches them about our economy and democratic institutions and values
   

• Encourages respect for different national, religious and ethnic identities
   

• Develops pupils ability to reflect on issues and take part in discussions

The Citizenship curriculum will complement the framework for personal, social and health education. 

These developments offer real opportunities for Crime Reduction Partners to support teachers in delivering the new Citizenship curriculum and it may be worth Partnerships approaching schools at a strategic level to consult on how the new curriculum might create new opportunities for involving schools and their pupils within Partnership work. 

For further information about the Citizenship Curriculum visit National Curriculum Online at http://www.nc.uk.net/home.html, or the Department for Education and Skills website at http://www.dfes.gov.uk/index.htm.

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