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These children are in a playgroup. This can be described as their 'community'.

Community Living 01

Living in a community means sharing spaces, rules, and responsibilities. Discover how people support each other, solve local problems, and make neighbourhoods fairer and safer.

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Fascinating Fact:

Volunteering can strengthen communities by filling gaps that services cannot always cover. It can include litter picks, helping at food banks, or supporting youth clubs.

In KS3 Citizenship, community living is about how people work together locally. You learn how communities make decisions, deal with conflict, and share responsibility through rules, services, and community groups.

Key Terms

  • Civic responsibility: The actions people take to contribute positively to society, such as following rules and taking part in local decision-making.
  • Community cohesion: How well people from different backgrounds get on, feel included, and work together.
  • Local services: Help provided in an area, such as libraries, waste collection, parks, and youth support.

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What is community living in KS3 Citizenship?

Community living in KS3 Citizenship means understanding how people share local spaces and resources, follow rules, and work together so everyone can live safely and fairly.

How can students help improve their local community?

Students can improve their community by listening to others, respecting shared spaces, joining school or local projects, and raising issues thoughtfully through a council, club, or trusted adult.

Why are rules important in a community?

Rules are important because they set clear expectations, protect people’s rights, and help prevent conflict, so communities can function smoothly and everyone knows what is fair.

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1 .
Which of these best describes a 'community'?
A group of people living together in one place
Eating bread and drinking wine in church
Sharing or exchanging information
Travelling some distance to and from work
The word community can also be applied to plants and animals living in the same place
2 .
A community for toddlers might be .......
a bowling club
a playgroup
the Girl Guides Association
the Women's Institute
Playgroups are good for parents too as they can make new friends while their children are playing
3 .
Which answer is NOT a community?
Church
Family barbecue
School
Working men's club
The idea of a community is normally about a group of people from different families and backgrounds
4 .
Some communities are policed. Which of these would you expect to be so?
Church
Fitness centre
Housing estate
School
Housing estates are not 'managed' or 'controlled' by anyone, so the police keep an eye on things
5 .
What is a 'community chest'?
A box to place valuables at the swimming pool
A fund for charitable activities in the community
A get-together where locals can air their concerns
A shield above the local community centre
It is also a card in Monopoly!
6 .
If a community centre was being closed, what might the locals form?
A leisure group
A measure group
A pressure group
A treasure group
Pressure groups don't always succeed
7 .
What is the purpose of pressure groups?
To campaign
To gossip
To socialise
To party
They are usually formed when enough people in the community have strong opinions about something
8 .
Pressure groups also 'lobby' their MPs. What does this mean?
Bribing them with money to listen to their cause
Inviting them to local sports events
Requesting that their views be heard by the Government
Throwing rotten tomatoes and eggs at them
Lobbying can take place in Parliament or locally at the MPs' office in your community
9 .
How would you make a newcomer to the area feel part of the community?
Invite them to events at the local community centre
Ensure they get a copy of the regular newsletter
Find out their interests and advise of suitable clubs
All of the above
Good communities will do all three but quite often, when you become part of a community, it is up to you to make an effort to join in with community life
10 .
A community for the older generation might be .......
a ballroom dancing club
a karate club
a youth centre
an extreme activities club
There is no reason why more active older people should not take part in a karate club or do extreme activities, but dancing is believed to be an excellent way of staying happy and healthy. Ballroom dancing is great for all ages but particularly good for the older generation as it is good exercise that does not put a lot of stress on your body
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Local and global citizenship

Author:  Frank Evans (Specialist 11 Plus Teacher and Tutor)
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