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Community Cohesion and Citizenship

The ‘community cohesion duty on schools’: another imposition, or a bold initiative to tackle head on problems affecting our communities? Schools are often rightly described as the ‘heart of our communities’. Subsequently problems in the local community impact upon the school. Therefore it can be argued that schools have an important role to play in addressing community cohesion.

This session explores what is meant by ‘community cohesion’ and what the unique issues might be affecting cohesion in participant’s communities (both school and beyond). It then explores the opportunity for active Citizenship to address community cohesion.

Addressing community cohesion can often be quite sensitive in nature. The session will also explore some strategies for addressing these challenges.

The community cohesion duty is far from an imposition. Instead it is Citizenship teachers’ launch pad to develop active Citizenship opportunities. Change starts on your doorstep!