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ACT : Association for Citizenship Teaching
ACT is the professional subject association for those involved in citizenship education. This website offers resources and information to help you deliver excellent citizenship education.
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Links > Useful Organisations for Teachers and YPs
BBC Citizenship Pages age 11-16
The BBC has some Citizenship pages including for example a link to newsround which offers child-friendly news reports on topical issues.
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/11_16/site/citizenship.shtml
Crown Prosecution Service resources:Champions of Justice
The Crown Prosecution Service works hard to stop criminals and punish them for their crime. Find out what it means to be a Prosecutor and fight crime. From working with the police to standing up in court, Prosecutors are Champions of Justice.
> http://www.cps.gov.uk/education/index.html
Envision - Post-16 Active Citizenship
Envision enables young people to realise their capacity to make a difference. The programme supports 16-19 year olds to develop their own social and environmental projects in their schools, colleges and local communities. Our youth-led approach empowers young people, builds confidence and encourages active citizenship. Previous projects have tackled issues relating to homelessness, climate change, recycling, fairtrade, poverty, healthy living, bullying and diversity.
Institute for Citizenship
The Institute for Citizenship is an independent charitable trust. Our aim is to promote informed, active citizenship and greater participation in democracy and society through a combination of community projects, research, education and discussion and debate.
National Youth Agency
The National Youth Agency supports those involved in young people's personal and social development and works to enable all young people to fulfil their potential within a just society.
Parliament's Education Service
Parliament's Education Service aims to inform youg people about and engage them in democracy and Parliament, and empower them to get involved. They offer online, print and DVD classroom resources, an exciting range of visits to Parliament, and an outreach programme including events and training for teachers. Their services are free and have been designed to support the political literacy and citizenship requirements of the national curricula in the UK. Visit the website where you can control a House of Commons debate, answer a quiz as you clean Big Ben, watch video tips from MPs and Lords, and create your own interactive diagram of Parliament and government.
> http://www.parliament.uk/education
Post-16 Citizenship LSN
The LSN post-16 Citizenship team offers excellent support to anyone wanting to learn more about teaching/leaning Citizenship in higher and further education or in the workplace.
> http://www.post16citizenship.org/
Responsible Citizen
ResponsibleCitizen was formed to offer a unique reference point on dealing with anti-social behaviour and encouraging good citizenship.
Poor parenting? Lack of community spirit? Anti-social behaviour? This site discusses your rights and how to encourage responsible citizenship.
Our concern was that there was no single UK resource for interesting features and practical advice on this subject.
This site contains really interesting articles on issues such as diversity, morality, ethics, European identity, UK (Scottish, Welsh, English, N Irish) identity, politics, the environment, rights and responsibilities and MUCH MORE!
> http://www.responsiblecitizen.co.uk/
Schools Councils UK
School Councils UK is an independent charity which promotes and facilitates effective structures for pupil participation in every school. Our vision is of young people as decision-makers, stakeholders and partners in their schools and communities.
> http://www.schoolcouncils.org/
Teachers TV
Films and resources to support the teaching of citizenship in schools and training.
> http://www.teachers.tv/citizenship
UK Youth Parliament
The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) enables young people to use their energy and passion to change the world for the better. Run by young people for young people, UKYP provides opportunities for 11-18-year-olds to use their voice in creative ways to bring about social change.
> http://www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk/
Who Do We Think We Are?
The Who do we think we are? educational programme engages primary and secondary school teachers in the exploration of identity, diversity and citizenship with children and young people - in their schools, local communities and nationally.
The project follows the recent Curriculum Review on Diversity and Citizenship, undertaken by Sir Keith Ajegbo, which recommended that all schools participate in a high profile, national event - titled Who do we think we are?
