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25/01/2007
History to teach 'British' values
Education Secretary Alan Johnson has said that pupils need to learn history to understand "British values."
In new-style classes teenagers will learn an understanding of core British values at the heart of Citizenship teaching lessons emphasising the importance of history to "Britishness".
Education Secretary Alan Johnson accepted key recommendations of a major independent report that a strong focus on understanding our history was essential to building community cohesion.
He said it was vital that children learn about events and themes which have shaped the country, including Commonwealth, Empire and universal suffrage.
Mr Johnson said: "I welcome Sir Keith's report and want schools to play a leading role in creating greater community cohesion. By helping children continue to understand difference, schools can make a difference.
"Young people need to be engaged in this important debate because the values our children learn at school will shape the kind of country Britain becomes.
"I think that this report marks the coming of age of Citizenship as an important part of the national curriculum."
Following Sir Keith's findings, Mr Johnson proposed a new strand to Citizenship classes that pupils take between 11 and 16.
He said he accepted Sir Keith's key recommendation that there should be a new theme of 'Identity and Diversity: Living together in the UK', with a focus on the historical understanding of issues that shaped British life today and discussing shared values.
(SP/EF)
In new-style classes teenagers will learn an understanding of core British values at the heart of Citizenship teaching lessons emphasising the importance of history to "Britishness".
Education Secretary Alan Johnson accepted key recommendations of a major independent report that a strong focus on understanding our history was essential to building community cohesion.
He said it was vital that children learn about events and themes which have shaped the country, including Commonwealth, Empire and universal suffrage.
Mr Johnson said: "I welcome Sir Keith's report and want schools to play a leading role in creating greater community cohesion. By helping children continue to understand difference, schools can make a difference.
"Young people need to be engaged in this important debate because the values our children learn at school will shape the kind of country Britain becomes.
"I think that this report marks the coming of age of Citizenship as an important part of the national curriculum."
Following Sir Keith's findings, Mr Johnson proposed a new strand to Citizenship classes that pupils take between 11 and 16.
He said he accepted Sir Keith's key recommendation that there should be a new theme of 'Identity and Diversity: Living together in the UK', with a focus on the historical understanding of issues that shaped British life today and discussing shared values.
(SP/EF)
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