ABSTRACT
In brief, the government ruled that every child in primary and secondary education should undertake citizenship education. In secondary schools citizenship was to become a foundation subject from September 2002. This meant that the Office of Standards in Education (OFSTED) would formally inspect citizenship. In primary schools citizenship education was immediately incorporated alongside personal and social and health education in a shared curriculum framework. A programme of study was published with learning outcomes for each key stage. These outcomes were defined in terms of young people becoming informed citizens and developing the skills of communication and enquiry through participation and responsible action.
