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Community

Cohesion and
Citizenship
Powerpoint accompanying CPD
module produced by the
Association for Citizenship
Teaching
May 2010

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We aim for no less than a


change in the political culture of
this country, for people to think
of themselves as active citizens
willing, able and equipped to
have an influence in public life
The Crick Report, 1998
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Citizenship education is
NOT...
about

making young people more


courteous and respectful;
simply about raising money for charity;
about teaching young people about
Britishness and how to get along;
just a classroom-based subject

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Citizenship education
IS ...

about exploring a series of deep and meaningful


concepts and processes around justice, democracy,
rights and responsibilities;
a statutory subject, a different kind of subject and
more than a subject;
about building young peoples knowledge, skills and
conviction to have an effective role in public and
political life;
about helping young people take action to change
their communities for the better

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Community Cohesion and


Citizenship

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Activity 1: Where are you from?


You
Where were you born?
Have you moved from the place of your birth? Why?
Do you identify with the place you were born? In
what way?
Your mother / grandmother
Where was your mother / grandmother born?
Have you moved location? Why?
Have your mother / grandmother moved?
Why was this?
Do you identify with your mothers /
grandmothers birthplace? In what way?
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Activity 1: Where are you


from?

To further reflect upon

How would your movement be different if we were


focusing on your father?
How much does your birthplace impact on your
identity?
Does your heritage affect how you are treated by
people?
If you do not know your family background how
does this affect your sense of identity?
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of local, regional,national identity

What does a cohesive


community look like?
Use Our Shared Future
to
consider the following:
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What are the features


of a cohesive
community?

Does your school or


local community have
these traits?

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Community Cohesion a working definitio

Working towards a society in which there is a common


vision and sense of belonging by all communities; a
society in which the diversity of peoples backgrounds
and circumstances is appreciated and valued; a society
in which similar life opportunities are available to all;
and a society in which strong and positive relationships
exist and continue to be developed in the workplace, in
schools and the wider community.
Guidance on the duty to promote community cohesion, DCSF, 2007

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What do we mean by community?


The school community students, parents, carers,
families, schools staff, governors, users of the school
facilities.
The local community based on geography
The UK community
The global community
Alternative communities disabled, virtual, gay and
lesbian, etc
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Is there a need to address


community cohesion?
What are the main

issues affecting our


communities?
The Commission on
Integration and Cohesion
found:
18% of people surveyed
felt that immigration was the
main issue facing Britain.

Over half of people felt


that some groups in Britain
get an unfair priority when it
comes to public services
(housing, health services).

Of the 14 % of people who


were not proud of their area,
the main reasons were crime
(55%), lack of community
spirit (43%) and poor
facilities (29%)

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So what actually is the community cohesion

Schools have a statutory duty to promote community


cohesion since September 2007.

Since September 2008 schools can be inspected on


community cohesion.

Schools will be expected to show how they contribute


to community cohesion through:

Teaching, learning & curriculum


Equity and excellence
Engagement and extended services
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Community cohesion and the


Citizenship curriculum

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Key messages
Community cohesion is about unique
solutions to unique communities.
Citizenship can make vital
contributions towards community
cohesion.
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Activity 2: Creating a sense of


community
Due to falling numbers the local council has decided to amalgamate two schools,
yellow school and blue school. Together these will become the green
school.
Yellow school is based in an urban area, it is an 11-16 comprehensive. Students
from the school are mostly from ethnic backgrounds and a large proportion
receives free school meals. Achievement is below national average. There are
more boys than girls and the staff turnover in recent years has been very
high.
Blue school is located on the edge of the city and beyond countryside prevails.
The school includes a small sixth form. There is a low proportion of students
from ethnic backgrounds. The school has no religious leanings although the
majority of students identify as being from Christian backgrounds.
Achievement is slightly above national average.
There is significant concern within both schools and the wider community over
the plan amalgamate the two schools.
You have been invited to join a steering group whose role it is to devise a plan to
help the schools come together effectively.
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Activity 2: Creating a sense of community


1.

Who should be in the new schools steering


group? Allocate everyone in your group a role.

2.

What concerns do you have about the


amalgamation?

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Activity 3: A shared dialogue


You are about to be shown an image for two seconds.
Record what you have seen.
You will then experience the focused conversation.

Ready?
Set?
Go!
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What did you see?


Take a closer look!

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Activity 3: A Shared Dialogue

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Activity 4: How would I handle?


Select two case studies and
consider:
How might you deal with this issue in the
classroom?
What role does the school have in
addressing the problem?
Are any of the ideas presented today useful
in addressing this issue?
Do you have any particular challenges
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within your school
/ community which you

Resources
Association for Citizenship Teaching
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Qualifications, Curriculum and Development
Agency
http://curriculum.qca.org.uk/
Citized
www.citized.info

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