The development of Citizenship education in England

Who are we?

We are ACT – the Association for Citizenship Teaching

• An education charity founded on the belief that a high-quality Citizenship education can transform young people’s lives
• The subject community for Citizenship teachers and educators
• A membership organisation, providing advice, training and resources 
• Advocates for Citizenship, supporting research and offering strategic policy advice

Who is this for, am I in the right place?

• Objectives – this short-course provides an overview of the development of Citizenship as a subject in the national curriculum
• Audience – teachers, educators and those who are new to teaching Citizenship and for others such as researchers who are interested in learning how Citizenship education has developed in England.