What is citizenship?
Citizenship education gives young people the knowledge, skills and understanding to play an effective role in society at local, national and international levels. It helps them to become informed, thoughtful and responsible citizens who are aware of their rights and duties. It promotes their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, making them more self-confident and responsible, both in their educational and training institutions and beyond. It encourages young people to play an active part in the life of their schools, neighbourhoods, communities and the wider world. It also teaches them about our economy, and democratic institutions and values; encourages respect for different national, religious and ethnic identities, and develops pupils ability to reflect on issues and take part in discussions.
Citizenship, can be confirmed through registration or naturalisation, means becoming a British Citizen and obtaining your own passport Changes will come into force from November 1st 2005 that will require new applicants to demonstrate knowledge of life in the United Kingdom as well as the existing requirement of a knowledge of English. New regulations came into force on 28 July 2004 requiring all those applying for naturalisation to demonstrate knowledge of English to the standard of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Entry 3 or recognised equivalent qualifications and applies to spouses as well as principal applicants Government believes strongly that the acquisition of British citizenship should be recognised and celebrated as a crucial stage in integration into British life We want to encourage those who are settled in the UK to play a full part in their wider community and take up British citizenship Under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, we expect succ
