Andy Thornton argued that the "awful outbreaks of looting" seen across the country show that citizenship education is a "necessity".
"One thing that these tragic events has demonstrated is the need for effective citizenship education at all levels in our society, giving young people a clear understanding of their responsibilities in their communities," he said.
"It is only citizenship that enables all young people to be taught how society works and how to take their place in it."
He suggested that citizenship teachers in schools are "civic go-betweens", who play a key role in helping children and young people become conscientious members of the public.
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