Citizenship
A national curriculum subject in England at Key Stages 3 and 4 covering democracy, government, law and active citizenship.
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Related terms
- PSHE (Personal, social, health and economic education) England
- A school subject in England covering health, relationships, personal safety and economic wellbeing, parts of which (RSE and health education) are statutory.
- British values (Fundamental British values) England
- The values schools in England must actively promote: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
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