Curriculum and schemes of work

A new curriculum was introduced in September 2008. Features include a new theme 'Identities and Diversity'. There are also level descriptions which will be used in assessing pupils' progress.

National curriculum online
Links to the non-statutory guidelines for key stages 1 and 2, and programmes of study for key stages 3 and 4. Includes notes, attainment targets and a database of resources.

QCA - citizenship
Provides guidance, links and downloads.

Standards site: schemes of work and guidance for teachers.
Key stages 1 and 2
Key stage 3
Key stage 4

Working documents for schools to record their citizenship/PSHE programmes:
Citizenship / PSHE programme key stage 1 (word)
Citizenship / PSHE programme key stage 2 (word)
Citizenship / PSHE termly programme key stages 1 and 2 (word)
Citizenship programme key stages 3-4 (word)

Citizenship and PSHE: working with external contributors
Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency’s guidance to help schools make informed decisions about any work they plan to do using external contributors.