Archive for April, 2014

PSA 'Beyond the Youth Citizenship Commission' calls on all political parties for action to get young people involved in politics

Friday, April 25th, 2014

As part of its on-going commitment to promoting political activism and democratic engagement, the Political Studies Association has announced the publication of, ‘Beyond the Youth Citizenship Commission: Young People and Politics‘.  It builds on the work of the Youth Citizenship Commission and seeks to further energise debates about young people and democratic participation. The publication […]

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DFE confirms reforms to GSCE Citizenship Studies for 2016

Wednesday, April 9th, 2014

Michael Gove has announced today (9 April 2014) further reforms to GCSE and A level qualifications. Citizenship Studies will be in the first group of GCSE qualification subjects to be reformed. Mr Gove said, “We are introducing more rigorous content into reformed GCSEs and A levels to be taught from September 2016 and 2015 respectively. […]

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