Citizenship
GCSE Citizenship Studies: Clarification regarding the UK and EU relationship (for Summer 2023 exams)
This update includes clarification regarding expectations for Summer 2023 exams with regard to content on the UK/EU relationship.
Changes to GCSE Citizenship Studies content
In Autumn 2022, changes were made to our GCSE Citizenship Studies specification following the Department for Education’s new content requirements.
To support these changes, we released:
A document highlighting the key changes to the specification
New sample assessment materials
Support for the new content including useful links to support teaching
Following this we have since released some FAQs in response to questions we have received from teachers.
Implications for teaching and assessment
All changes made come in to effect for first teaching in the academic year 2022/2023, and first assessment Summer 2024.
Please note the 2023 exam series will remain unchanged.
What does this mean for discussions of the UK/EU relationship in the 2023 exam series?
As Citizenship is a relevant and dynamic subject, it is prone to being in these situations where the laws change and then specifications have to adapt to reflect this.
The current Year 11 2023 cohort will be assessed against the non-updated specification. This content details the relationship between the UK/EU prior to the updated position so this will be the knowledge that is expected of students in summer 2023.
The examining team are aware of the fact that the specification that will be examined this year does not reflect the current position. If there is a question regarding the EU and the UK's relationship, candidates will be credited for writing about the previous relationship (as detailed in Issue 1 of the specification) or the current position.
Subject advisor
Susan Currey
Citizenship
Subject updates
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June 2024 Citizenship Studies subject update
Welcome to your Pearson Edexcel Citizenship Studies June 2024 subject update!
The GCSE Citizenship Studies exams may be complete for this year, but for Citizenship teachers, we find ourselves in the exciting position with the upcoming general election. This is a fantastic opportunity to really bring our subject to life for students and I wanted to share a few resources and links to support you with this.
As always, if you have any queries about anything in this subject update or about our qualification, then please do get in touch with me.
Best wishes,
Susan Currey
Citizenship Studies Subject Advisor
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May 2024 Citizenship Studies subject update
Welcome to your Pearson Edexcel Citizenship Studies May 2024 subject update!
This academic year seems to have passed over quickly so far and the exam season is now upon us. From everyone within the GCSE Citizenship Studies team, we wish students every success with their upcoming exams!
As always, if you have any queries about anything in this subject update or about our qualification, then please do get in touch with me.
Best wishes,
Susan Currey
Citizenship Studies Subject Advisor