Year 7 Citizenship

Unit Content

Unit 1

Who matters to us?

Students start by reflecting on how to be aspirational individuals who have high expectations of themselves and effective strategies for achieving their goals. They reflect on personal relationships, exploring the characteristics of positive and healthy friendships, analysing the signs of bullying and abuse, and discussing what is meant by personal space. 

Key knowledge developed:

  • Knowing key vocabulary such as 'bullying', 'consent', 'personal space' and 'abuse'
  • Knowing which adults are responsible for safeguarding at Icknield
  • Understanding the characteristics of positive, respectful and healthy relationships 

Key skills developed:

  • How to take practical steps to support or improve relationships with others
  • How to evaluate critically the impact of one's actions on others 
  • How to act responsibly when concerned about bullying or abuse (including verbal, emotional, physical abuse, FGM, and neglect) 
  • How to report concerns to a trusted adult 

Assessment: Learning is assessed formatively through use of in-class activities, class discussions and through quizzes administered using Microsoft Forms. 

Unit 2

How can we become successful entrepreneurs? 

This unit explores what it means to be a successful entrepreneur. Students investigate the characteristics of business people such as Anita Roddick and Richard Branson, and reflect on the skills required to run a business. Students design their own business. Many will later choose to develop this business further by participating in the 10X Challenge. 

Key knowledge developed:

  • Knowing key vocabulary, such as 'entrepreneur', 'budget' and 'logo' 
  • Knowing key skills required to be an entrepreneur 
  • Understanding the components required to create a business, such as a budget, logo and product name  

Key skills developed:

  • How to work as a team 
  • How to budget  

Assessment: Learning is assessed formatively through use of in-class activities, class discussions and through quizzes administered using Microsoft Forms.

Unit 3

What is normal?

The unit examines the characteristics of a healthy lifestyle, including diet, exercise and hygiene. Students additionally explore the changes that happen with puberty, and reflect on the features of good mental health. Students also reflect on strategies to cope with peer pressure. 

Key knowledge developed:

  • Knowing key vocabulary, such as 'mental health', 'puberty' and 'peer pressure' 
  • Knowing confidently which adults are responsible for safeguarding at Icknield
  • Understanding the characteristics of a healthy lifestyle 

Key skills developed:

  • How to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle 
  • How to talk about emotions 
  • How to report concerns to a trusted adult 

Assessment: Learning is assessed formatively through use of in-class activities, class discussions and through quizzes administered using Microsoft Forms.
Unit 4

How can we be a successful media navigator?

This unit develops students' ability to critique a range of media, including adverts and social media. Student reflect on how unrealistic portrayals in the media can be, and the impact that this can have. Students also consider what constitutes cyberbullying, and how to respond to such bullying.

Key knowledge developed: 

  • Knowing key vocabulary, such as 'stereotype', 'advertising' and 'personal space' 
  • Knowing different types of media 
  • Understanding the characteristics of online and physical worlds 

Key skills developed: 

  • How to recognise differences between the online and physical worlds 
  • How to behave appropriately in the online and physical worlds 
  • How to be a discerning consumer of information online

Assessment: Learning is assessed formatively through use of in-class activities, class discussions and through quizzes administered using Microsoft Forms.