Get Debating
Curriculum links
This document details how the ‘Get Debating’ worksheets link to the secondary school
curriculums for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
National Curriculum for England (KS3)
Subject
Citizenship
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 Teaching should develop pupils’ understanding of democracy,
government and the rights and responsibilities of citizens
 Pupils should use and apply their knowledge and understanding while
developing skills to research and interrogate evidence, debate and
evaluate viewpoints, present reasoned arguments and take informed
action
 Pupils should be taught about the ways in which citizens work
together to improve their communities, including opportunities to
participate in school-based activities
National Curriculum for England (KS4)
Subject
Citizenship
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 Teaching should build on the key stage 3 programme of study to
deepen pupils’ understanding of democracy, government and the
rights and responsibilities of citizens
 Pupils should develop their skills to be able to use a range of
research strategies, weigh up evidence, make persuasive arguments
and substantiate their conclusions
 They should experience and evaluate different ways that citizens can
act together to solve problems and contribute to society
Northern Ireland Curriculum (KS3)
Subject
Learning for Life
and Work (LLW)
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Democracy and Active Participation
Pupils should have opportunities to:
 Investigate the basic characteristics of democracy, for example
participation, the rule of law, promotion of equality and human rights
 Investigate various ways to participate in school and society, for
example school councils, mock elections, volunteering, community
action/involvement, lobbying and campaigning through NGOs, local
councillors, MLA or MEP, etc
 Investigate an issue from a range of viewpoints and suggest action
that might be taken to improve or resolve the situation
Northern Ireland Curriculum (KS4)
Subject
Learning for Life
and Work (LLW)
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Local and Global Citizenship
Pupils should be enabled to:
 Develop their understanding of how to participate in a range of
democratic processes
Curriculum for Excellence, Scotland (P7 – S3)
Subject
Social Studies
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Third
 I can use my knowledge of current social,
political or economic issues to interpret
evidence and present an informed view.
SOC 3-15a
 I understand the arrangements for political
decision making at different levels and the
factors which shape these arrangements.
SOC 3-18a
Fourth
 I can critically analyse the relative
importance of the contribution of
individuals or groups in bringing about
change in a significant political event.
SOC 4-17a
 Through discussion, I have identified
aspects of a social issue to investigate
and by gathering information I can assess
its impact and the attitudes of the people
affected. SOC 4-16b
 I can evaluate the impact which decision
making bodies have on the lives of people
in Scotland or elsewhere. SOC 4-18a
People in society, economy and business
The National Curriculum for Wales – KS3
Subject
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Personal and social education
framework
Learners should be given opportunities
to:
 Take part in debates and vote on issues
 Express opinions clearly and justify a
personal standpoint
 Listen attentively in different situations and
respond appropriately
 Consider others’ views to inform opinions
and make informed decisions and choices
effectively
Active citizenship
Learners should be given opportunities to:
 Participate in school and the wider
community
The National Curriculum for Wales – KS4
Subject
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Personal and social education framework
Learners should be given opportunities
to:
 Listen perceptively in a range of
situations, and respond appropriately
 Appreciate, reflect on and critically
evaluate other points of view
 Take different perspectives into
account when making informed
decisions and choices effectively
Active citizenship
Learners should be given opportunities
to:
 Engage in practical involvement in the
community