Knowledge and understanding

Social justice and equity

• fairness between groups

• causes and effects of inequality

Diversity

• contribution of different cultures, values and beliefs to our lives

• nature of prejudice and ways to combat it

Globalisation and interdependence

• trade between countries

• Fair Trade

Sustainable development

• relationship between people and environment

• awareness of finite resources

• our potential to change things

Peace and conflict

• causes of conflict

• impact of conflict

• strategies for tackling conflict and for conflict prevention

Skills

Critical thinking

• detecting bias, opinion and stereotypes

• assessing different viewpoints

Ability to argue effectively

• finding and selecting evidence

• beginning to present a reasoned case

Ability to challenge injustice and inequalities

• recognising and starting to challenge unfairness

Respect for people and things

• making choices and recognising the consequences of choices

Co-operation and conflict resolution

• accepting and acting on group decisions

• compromising

Skills

Sense of identity and self-esteem

• sense of importance and individual worth

Empathy and sense of common humanity

• empathy towards others locally and globally

Commitment to social justice and equity

• growing interest in world events

• sense of justice

Valuing and respecting diversity

• growing respect for difference and diversity

Concern for the environment and commitment to sustainable development

• a sense of responsibility for the environment and the use of resources

Belief that people can make a difference

• belief that things can be better and that individuals can make a difference