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Curriculum & Citizenship

http://www.schoolcouncils.org
A great resource for teachers and pupils alike.

http://www.citizen.org.uk
Their 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.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/citizenship
Learn more about education for Citizenship and how you can contribute in a positive way.

http://www.citfou.org.uk
All of the Citizenship Foundation's work aims to promote more effective citizenship, particularly among young people, through education about the law, democracy and society

http://www.teachers.tv/citizenship
Teachers TV is the digital channel for everyone who works in schools. Their programmes cover every subject in the curriculum, all key stages and every professional role – from teaching assistant to headteacher. You can watch them on digital cable and satellite and programmes are also available anytime, on-demand and for free on this website.

http://curriculum.qca.org.uk/index.aspx
Contains the National Curriculum for England at key stages 1 and 2, includes updates and consultations.


Participation

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/childrensplan
Find out more about the childrens plan

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/strategy/participation/faq
A government guide to participation, with frequently asked questions
including what is participation


Policy & Advice

http://www.eastendeye.org.uk/your_issues_your_voices/Anti-Discrimination
People are discriminated against for different reasons; it may be because of their race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.


Work in Schools

http://www.eastendtalking.org.uk
For primary pupils to create and present their work to share with other children and to learn about being active young citizens.

http://www.eastendeye.org.uk
For secondary students to share ideas and experiences and to discover opportunities for local participation.

http://www.globalfootprints.org
NGFL approved, Global Footprints provides primary schools with ideas and activities which aim to empower the whole school community, but particularly the young, to take steps towards a sustainable future.