️ GCSE Citizenship Podcasts

Complete Collection - All Themes

Comprehensive coverage of the GCSE Citizenship curriculum with podcasts for every topic. From community identity to global governance, explore all aspects of modern citizenship.

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4 Core Themes

67 Total Episodes

50+ Hours of Content

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Theme A: Living Together in the UK

Communities, Identity, Rights & Local Government

1.1 What is Community?

GCSE Citizenship Theme A • Understanding groups and belonging

Key Terms: community neighbourhood

Core Concepts: Identity and Belonging Diversity and Inclusion Participation and Representation

1.2 Where are Your Roots?

Theme A • Heritage and identity

Key Terms: census emigration ethnic immigration

Core Concepts: Identity and Belonging Diversity and Inclusion Change and Continuity

1.3 Religious Understanding

Faith and tolerance in modern Britain

Key Terms: minority tolerant

Core Concepts: Diversity and Inclusion Rights and Responsibilities Identity and Belonging

1.4 UK Population Change

Size, Age, and Migration Theme A

Key Terms: asylum seeker Commonwealth economic migrant European Union refugee

Core Concepts: Change and Continuity Diversity and Inclusion Rights and Responsibilities

1.5 UK Migration

Benefits, Challenges, and Integration

Key Terms: economy entrepreneur diversity integration

Core Concepts: Diversity and Inclusion Conflict and Cooperation Change and Continuity

1.6 Defining Identity

Edexcel Citizenship GCSE

Key Terms: identity identity card multiple identity

Core Concepts: Identity and Belonging Rights and Responsibilities Power and Authority

1.7 Respect and Communities

Building inclusive societies

Key Terms: discrimination harassment respect United Nations victimisation

Core Concepts: Rights and Responsibilities Diversity and Inclusion Justice and Fairness

1.8 Meeting Barriers

Prejudice and Discrimination

Key Terms: homophobic inclusive education racism

Core Concepts: Diversity and Inclusion Justice and Fairness Rights and Responsibilities

1.9 Discrimination and The Equality Act 2010

Legal protections and rights

Key Terms: compensation discrimination

Core Concepts: Justice and Fairness Rights and Responsibilities Power and Authority

1.10 Developing Mutual Understanding

Diverse Communities: Understanding and Cohesion

Key Terms: community cohesion democracy integration

Core Concepts: Conflict and Cooperation Diversity and Inclusion Participation and Representation

1.11 Human Rights in the UK

Magna Carta to the Present

Key Terms: convention declaration human rights United Nations

Core Concepts: Rights and Responsibilities Change and Continuity Justice and Fairness

1.12 What are Human Rights?

Fundamental freedoms and protections

Key Terms: Magna Carta

Core Concepts: Rights and Responsibilities Justice and Fairness Power and Authority

1.13 Political Rights and Representatives

Understanding your democratic voice

Key Terms: councillor election Member of Parliament Member of the European Parliament political rights vote

Core Concepts: Participation and Representation Power and Authority Rights and Responsibilities

1.14 Legal Rights Overview

For GCSE Citizenship

Key Terms: act legal right

Core Concepts: Rights and Responsibilities Justice and Fairness Power and Authority

1.15 Rights at Work

Unions, Contracts, and Conflict

Key Terms: contract of employment National Living Wage National Minimum Wage trade unions

Core Concepts: Rights and Responsibilities Conflict and Cooperation Justice and Fairness

1.16 Understanding UK Consumer Rights

Protection for buyers and consumers

Key Terms: Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) consumer Office of Fair Trading Trading Standards Department

Core Concepts: Rights and Responsibilities Justice and Fairness Power and Authority

1.17 Rights, Responsibilities, and Rule of Law

Balancing freedoms with duties

Key Terms: moral right responsibility

Core Concepts: Rights and Responsibilities Power and Authority Justice and Fairness

1.18 Limiting Human Rights

Checks and Balances: Terrorism and Public Safety

Key Terms: propaganda

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Rights and Responsibilities Conflict and Cooperation

1.19 Local Representation

Councils and Citizen Action

Key Terms: council manifesto political party polling station ward

Core Concepts: Participation and Representation Power and Authority Identity and Belonging

1.20 How the Council Works

Structure and Responsibilities

Key Terms: cabinet Chief Executive majority mayor

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Participation and Representation Rights and Responsibilities

1.21 Local Council Services

Income and Spending

Key Terms: business rates council tax

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Rights and Responsibilities Justice and Fairness

Theme A: Living together: The Complete Picture

A general overview of all of the topics in Theme A

Key Terms:a general listcurriculum coherencecommunity to Chief Executive

Core Concepts: Identity and Belonging Rights and Responsibilities Diversity and Inclusion

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Theme B: Democracy at Work

Elections, Government & Law-Making

2.1 Getting Elected

UK Electoral System

Key Terms:canvassingconstituencydirect democracyfirst past the postgeneral electionhustingsreferendumrepresentative democracy

Core Concepts: Participation and Representation Power and Authority Change and Continuity

2.2 Voting Systems

Democracy at Work: Advantages and Disadvantages

Key Terms:closed-list systemMEPproportional representation

Core Concepts: Participation and Representation Justice and Fairness Change and Continuity

2.3 Voting Choice

Who Shall I Vote For: UK Conservatives and Labour

Key Terms:None listed

Core Concepts: Participation and Representation Identity and Belonging Power and Authority

2.4 Entering Power

UK Government Formation and Roles

Key Terms:back bencherscabinetcoalitionfront benchersHouse of CommonsoppositionPrime MinisterShadow CabinetSpeaker

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Conflict and Cooperation Participation and Representation

2.5 Forming a Government

Edexcel Citizenship GCSE

Key Terms:bi-cameralBlack Rodthe executivethe judiciarythe legislatureMinister of StateSecretary of State

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Participation and Representation Change and Continuity

2.6 How are Laws Made?

Lawmaking and Accountability

Key Terms:accountableAct of ParliamentbillGreen PaperWhite Paper

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Change and Continuity Rights and Responsibilities

2.7 Devolution

Apart or Together

Key Terms:Assemblydevolution

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Identity and Belonging Change and Continuity

2.8 The British Constitution

And Governance: How are we governed

Key Terms:British constitutionjudicial reviewParliamentary inquiryParliamentary sovereigntyselect committee

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Change and Continuity Justice and Fairness

2.9 Government Revenue and Budget

Spending and the Budget

Key Terms:BudgetChancellor of the Exchequergovernment revenue

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Rights and Responsibilities Justice and Fairness

Theme B: Democracy at work in the UK: The Complete Picture

A general overview of all of the topics in Theme B

Key Terms:a general listcurriculum coherencecanvassing to government revenue

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Participation and Representation Change and Continuity

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Theme C: How the Law Works

Legal System, Courts & Justice

3.1 What is the Point of the Law?

Why we need laws

Key Terms:legal right

Core Concepts: Justice and Fairness Power and Authority Rights and Responsibilities

3.2 What is the Law?

Understanding legal principles

Key Terms:case law or precedentrule of law

Core Concepts: Justice and Fairness Change and Continuity Power and Authority

3.3 Civil Versus Criminal Law

An Overview

Key Terms:civil lawcounty courtcriminal lawcrown courtHigh Courtjudgejurymagistrates' courtsmall claims courtsue

Core Concepts: Justice and Fairness Conflict and Cooperation Power and Authority

3.4 Who Puts the Law into Practice?

Legal professionals and enforcement

Key Terms:barristerjudiciaryprobation officersolicitor

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Participation and Representation Justice and Fairness

3.5 Criminal Courts

Magistrates and Crown

Key Terms:mitigating factorsrecorder

Core Concepts: Justice and Fairness Power and Authority Rights and Responsibilities

3.6 Resolving Civil Disputes

Tribunals, Ombudsmen, and Mediation

Key Terms:mediatorombudsmantribunals

Core Concepts: Conflict and Cooperation Justice and Fairness Rights and Responsibilities

3.7 What Sort of Sentence?

Punishment and rehabilitation

Key Terms:community sentencedischargerestorative justice

Core Concepts: Justice and Fairness Rights and Responsibilities Conflict and Cooperation

3.8 Young People and the UK Justice System

Youth courts and rehabilitation

Key Terms:youth courtyouth justice systemyoung offenders

Core Concepts: Justice and Fairness Identity and Belonging Rights and Responsibilities

3.9 What's Happening to Crime?

Trends, Causes, and Reoffending

Key Terms:Office for National Statisticsreoffend

Core Concepts: Change and Continuity Justice and Fairness Rights and Responsibilities

3.10 How Can We Reduce Crime?

Prevention, Punishment, and Rehabilitation

Key Terms:Neighbourhood Watchrehabilitation programmes

Core Concepts: Justice and Fairness Participation and Representation Conflict and Cooperation

3.11 The Legal System

Citizens' Roles and Rights Upon Arrest

Key Terms:arrestedspecial constable

Core Concepts: Rights and Responsibilities Participation and Representation Power and Authority

Theme C: How the law works: The Complete Picture

A general overview of all of the topics in Theme C

Key Terms:a general listcurriculum coherencecase law/precedent to government revenue

Core Concepts: Justice and Fairness Power and Authority Rights and Responsibilities

Theme D: Power and Influence

Media, Democracy & Global Citizenship

4.1 Playing Your Part in Democracy

Reasons and Barriers

Key Terms:None listed

Core Concepts: Participation and Representation Rights and Responsibilities Power and Authority

4.2 Playing a Political Role

Voting, Parties, and Elections

Key Terms:turnout

Core Concepts: Participation and Representation Power and Authority Change and Continuity

4.3 Putting on the Pressure

Making Your Voice Heard

Key Terms:advocacydirect actionindirect actioninterest group or pressure grouplobbying

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Participation and Representation Conflict and Cooperation

4.4 Making a Difference

Volunteering

Key Terms:volunteer

Core Concepts: Participation and Representation Rights and Responsibilities Identity and Belonging

4.5 Getting Out The Vote

Engagement and Registration

Key Terms:None listed

Core Concepts: Participation and Representation Rights and Responsibilities Diversity and Inclusion

4.6 Digital Democracy

Online Voting and Political Engagement

Key Terms:digital democracy

Core Concepts: Change and Continuity Participation and Representation Power and Authority

4.7 Does Your Vote Count?

Degrees of Democracy

Key Terms:dictator

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Participation and Representation Justice and Fairness

4.8 Supporting Society

Charities, Public Services, and Protest

Key Terms:charitypublic institutionspublic servicesvoluntary organisations

Core Concepts: Participation and Representation Conflict and Cooperation Power and Authority

4.9 Trade Unions

Rights at Work, and Conflict Resolution

Key Terms:ACAScollective bargainingdismissalemployment tribunalredundancystaff associations

Core Concepts: Conflict and Cooperation Rights and Responsibilities Power and Authority

4.10 What is the Media?

Evolution, Impact, and Public Opinion

Key Terms:mediapublic opinion

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Change and Continuity Participation and Representation

4.11 Should the Press be Free?

Press freedom and democracy

Key Terms:censorshippress freedom

Core Concepts: Rights and Responsibilities Power and Authority Justice and Fairness

4.12 Media Bias

Informing or Influencing

Key Terms:biasededitorjournalistspin-doctor

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Participation and Representation Justice and Fairness

4.13 Legal, Decent, Honest, Truthful

The Press

Key Terms:Editors' Code of Practicelibelslander

Core Concepts: Rights and Responsibilities Justice and Fairness Power and Authority

4.14 Media Scrutiny

Investigation and Impact

Key Terms:investigative journalismscrutiny

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Justice and Fairness Participation and Representation

4.15 Public Opinion, Pressure Groups, and Media

Putting on the Pressure: Making Your Voice Heard

Key Terms:None listed

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Participation and Representation Conflict and Cooperation

4.16 The European Union

Structure and Function

Key Terms:member state

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Conflict and Cooperation Identity and Belonging

4.17 EU Trade, Laws, and Benefits

European integration and impact

Key Terms:customs duty

Core Concepts: Conflict and Cooperation Rights and Responsibilities Change and Continuity

4.18 The Commonwealth

Purpose and Function

Key Terms:Commonwealth of Nationsmicro-credit

Core Concepts: Identity and Belonging Conflict and Cooperation Change and Continuity

4.19 The United Nations

Aims, Organisation, and Peacekeeping

Key Terms:None listed

Core Concepts: Conflict and Cooperation Power and Authority Rights and Responsibilities

4.20 The UN's Role

Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Action

Key Terms:None listed

Core Concepts: Conflict and Cooperation Justice and Fairness Rights and Responsibilities

4.21 NATO

Aims, Membership, and UK Role

Key Terms:NATO

Core Concepts: Conflict and Cooperation Identity and Belonging Power and Authority

4.22 The World Trade Organization

Fair Trade, and Free Trade

Key Terms:boycottFair Tradefree tradetariffs

Core Concepts: Justice and Fairness Conflict and Cooperation Power and Authority

4.23 International Justice

Law, War, and the ICC

Key Terms:Geneva Conventiongenocide

Core Concepts: Justice and Fairness Power and Authority Rights and Responsibilities

4.24 NGOs

Helping in Times of Crisis

Key Terms:non-governmental organisations

Core Concepts: Participation and Representation Conflict and Cooperation Power and Authority

4.25 Conflict

What Can the UK Do?

Key Terms:sanction

Core Concepts: Conflict and Cooperation Power and Authority Identity and Belonging

Theme D: Power and influence: The Complete Picture

A general overview of all of the topics in Theme D

Key Terms:a general listturnout to NGOscurriculum coherence

Core Concepts: Power and Authority Participation and Representation Conflict and Cooperation