CITIZENSHIP IN ESOL•Preparation for the life in the UK test•Post-16 compulsory citizenship

PREPARATION FOR LIFE IN THE UK TEST

Who has to take the test? if you are applying for naturalisation as a

British citizen if you are applying for indefinite leave to

remain if your level of English is above Entry level.BUTif your English is Entry level 3 or below: take

the Citizenship through ESOL route.

LIFE IN THE UK HANDBOOK: BELOW ARE SOME AREAS THAT MAY BE INCLUDED

Migration to Britain The changing role of

women Children, family and

young people Population The regions of Britain Religion and tolerance Traditions and

customs How the United

Kingdom is governed

Housing Services in and for the

home Money and credit Health Education Travel and transport Work Equal rights and

discrimination Childcare and children

at work

CITIZENSHIP MATERIALS FOR ESOL LEARNERS AND SCHEMES OF WORK

cover a lot of the items in the test

have been updated

a scheme of work with ideas and topics will be provided for you to use

a good idea to clearly label in the SOW when citizenship is being covered

CHANGES TO MATERIALS

Updated Section 1: What is Citizenship? Section 2: Parliament Section 4: The United Kingdom as a Diverse

societyNew/amended Section 11: Volunteering and CitizenshipNew Section 13: Getting involved in your

Community Section 14: Faiths and Beliefs

POST -16 CITIZENSHIP

What is this?Post-16 Citizenship gives young people the

knowledge, skills and understanding to play an effective role in society at local, national and international levels

Learning and Skills Improvement Service(LSIS)

CITIZENSHIP IS NOT THE SAME AS…..

Lifeskills/PSHECitizenship looks at the public issues rather than the personal ones

Volunteering or charity fund-raisingCitizenship develops critical understanding as well as action

NationalityCitizenship encourages existing, new and would-be citizens to get involved and take an interest in topical and controversial issues

POST-16 CITIZENSHIP

this is compulsory for ALL 16-18 year olds

must be included in the students’ timetable

can be delivered as a separate, group tutorial session

what is to be covered MUST be shown on the scheme of work

a scheme of work will be provided for you to use

EXAMPLE AREAS COVERED

Democracy and Freedom Global Issues Economy and Employment Educational Issues, Learner Voice and

Community Participation Rights, Responsibilities and Justice Healthy, Safe and Cohesive Communities

POST 16 CITIZENSHIP: MATERIALS Citizenship in Focus Team Video Resource Pack: The Citizenship Video Team Video Resource Pack: Why Refugees? Team Video Resource Pack: Why Civil Liberties? Team Video Resource Pack: Crime and Punishment Team Video Resource Pack: The Animal Debate The language of citizenship: activities for ESOL Learners Moving forward together: citizenship learning for community

cohesion Citizenship through group tutorial and enrichment

programmes Citizenship through tutorial: a staff manual for personal and

social learning ‘We all came from somewhere’ Diversity, identities and

citizenship Citizenship Materials for ESOL Learners

EXTRA INFORMATION

www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk www.excellencegateway.org.uk