Rejected petition Make Political Education a mandatory core subject in high schools

It is time for real political education.

The course will give students a clear understanding of where they stand politically and how our country works. This means that when they turn 18, they can make an informed decision, which in turn provides a fairer and more accurate democratic process.

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The course will be a core subject from Year 7 to Year 11 and will function similar to PSHE/Social Studies. The course will cover various political ideologies, methods of government, our countries voting system and parties, the pros and cons of democracy and dictatorship, a look at the historical origins of particular ideologies, key historical figures, important events, as well as regular class debates on current issues.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/123322

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Date submitted 26 June 2016
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