Active Citizenship

Identify one role of a councillor.

Identify one way councillors can be held accountable for their actions.

Explain the term 'volunteering' in the context of active citizenship.

Explain one reason why a citizen would join a local pressure group.

SOURCE A: Children and Young People's Mental Health The emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people is just as important as their physical health and wellbeing. Research carried out by the National Children's Bureau in 2019 found that extreme pressure to achieve at school and the effects of social media harm the mental health of children and young people. According to Young Minds: • 1 in 8 children and young people aged 5 – 19 have a diagnosable mental health condition • emotional disorders are the most common type of disorder experienced by 5 – 19 year-olds • 75% of all mental health problems are established by the time someone is 24 • 75% of young people who are experiencing mental health problems are not receiving treatment. Significant improvements to mental health services for children and young people are needed. Most schools have some support in place to help develop emotional wellbeing among their students. However, spending cuts by local councils on children's mental health services has meant this support was mostly being paid for from the schools' own budgets. Only a third of the support was paid for by organisations other than the school. QUESTION: Examine the actions that different groups can take to improve mental health services for children and young people. In your response you should refer to Source A and examples from your own knowledge.

Your Active Citizenship Investigation State what your investigation is about: Explain whether your chosen issue was mainly a local issue, a national issue or a global issue.

Discuss why you decided upon the type of action you carried out.

Summarise the evidence you gathered at the research stage. Evaluate its usefulness in relation to your issue/question.

Analyse whether your citizenship action was successful. Your answer should refer to: • overall goal(s)/aim(s) of your citizenship action • the outcome achieved • the successful and unsuccessful elements of your citizenship action • what you would improve and why.

Identify two organisations that help consumers make a complaint. Shade in the two correct answers. A Citizens Advice B Electoral Reform Society C Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) D Greenpeace UK E Ombudsman F A Trade Union

'The legal system in the UK allows citizens to receive justice.' To what extent do you agree with this statement? In your answer you should consider a range of evidence and views on: • citizens' rights within the legal system • the actions citizens can take to hold those in power to account • the role played by citizens acting together in fighting for justice.