Citizenship

 

10 Downing Street
The official site of the Prime Minister`s residence. Useful resource. Key stages 3,4.
Acts of Parliament
All new Public General Acts of Parliament (Statute) since 1996.
Association for Citizenship Teaching
The professional subject association for those involved in citizenship education. The main aim is the furtherance of mutual support, knowledge and good practice, skills and resources for the teaching and learning of Citizenship in schools and colleges. Also a forum for sharing practical ideas and information.
BBC News - UK Politics
All the latest political news from around the UK presented by the BBC. Includes a government guide, political diary and an A-Z of parliament. Key stages 4, Advanced Level.
Behaviour UK
An interactive computer based format utilising video dramatised scenarios associated with negative behaviour. By viewing the video scenarios, the pupils hold a mirror to their own behaviour and can see the consequences of their actions and the effects on others. The pupils then complete the tasks that appear on screen and interact via the keyboard. Really good citizenship resource for teaching Key Stage 2, 3 and 4.
Behaviour UK – Conduct File
Behaviour UK combines expert knowledge with computer-based technology to help pupils think through their behaviour, the consequences of their actions and the effect on others.
Britain's Slave Trade
A Channel 4 Learning programme brings a wealth of information about the history of the slave trade in Britain.
Campaign for Freedom of Information
The Campaign for Freedom of Information campaigns against unnecessary secrecy and for a Freedom of Information Act, monitors existing access rights and provides practical guides to help people use them. Key stages 3,4.
Centre for Citizenship and Human Rights Education  
Promotes research and education for citizenship, human rights and the teaching of democracy in schools.
Citizenship Foundation
Aims to promote more effective citizenship, particularly among young people, through education about the law, democracy and society. Supports citizenship education in schools and provides some excellent resources on this site.
Comic Relief
Get involved with Comic Relief's great charity work, take a look at the stuff for schools, find out where the money goes, play games - and more.
Commission for Racial Equality
Working in both the public and private sectors to encourage fair treatment and to promote equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their race, colour, nationality, or national or ethnic origin.
Oxfam Education
You can make global issues come alive in the classroom with this Oxfam site, specifically designed for teachers.
Council for Education in World Citizenship-Cymru
CEWC-Cymru is an educational charity working with young people to promote understanding of the contemporary world. It provides support for local, national and global citizenship education in Wales.
CRIN - Child Rights Information Network
Convention on the Rights of the Child, international treaties, resources, events publications and news.
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education (UK) Ltd)
The Charity is dedicated to ensuring that the Children of the United Kingdom are able to deal with issues relating to drugs and violence which they will inevitably face during their lives. Our life skills based programme encourages young people to achieve their best in life.
Direct.gov.uk
 
Education for Citizenship in Scotland
Outcome and summary of the consultation on the paper Education for Citizenship in Scotland and lots more useful information on this issue.

European Parliament
Members of the EP, overview, visiting, correspondence with the citizen, etc. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level.
European Union
General reports on the activities of the European Union, parliament, council, commission, court of justice, and much more. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level.
Explore Parliament
Information about all aspects of parliament. Key stages 3,4.
Human Rights Education Associates
Works with individuals, non-governmental organisations, inter-governmental organisations and governments interested in implementing human rights education programmes. Provides assistance in curriculum and materials development, training, research and evaluation, networking with human rights education resources and professionals.
Institute for Citizenship
The aim of the Institute for Citizenship is to promote informed active citizenship and greater participation in democracy and society. This site includes citizenship education, voter participation, stimulating debate and more. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level.
MORI
Information on one of Britain`s fastest growing research agencies, including aims and objectives, key facts, polls archive and specialist business areas. Key stages 3,4.
Northern Ireland Assembly
Information about, membership of,, what`s happening, committees, publications, commission. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level.
OneWorld.net
OneWorld has a vision of equitable and sustainable distribution of wealth amongst the world's population, underpinned by global attainment and protection of human rights and by governance structures which permit local communities control over their own affairs. Find out how the 10 world wide centres operateand what the work is, plus news reports etc.
Parliament
Parliament`s own home page which contains a great deal of material on both House of Parliament and the legislative process. Included are the text of current Bills, Select Committee Reports, the Weekly Information Bulletin, research papers produced by the House of Commons Library which give detailed background to major Bills and topics of current political interest. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level.
Refugee Council
Good source of information about refugees in Great Britain. Key stages 3,4.
School Councils UK
Covers all aspects of pupil councils including case studies and useful resources. Also includes training information and online ordering.
The Aegis Institute
A genocide prevention centre which deals with the root causes of genocide. It also has an active citizenship department which produces citizenship and global dimension resources for schools and the community. There is also a robust seminar programme to support teachers dealing with issues of discrimination, human right and responsibilities and citizenship issues. We also offer school field visits at the Holocaust Centre where students meet face to face with a survivor of the Holocaust, visit the permanent Holocaust Exhibition and memorial gardens.
The British Monarchy
The official website of the British monarchy including today`s royal family, royal palaces, royal collection, monarchy through the ages, accession, coronation and succession, and much more. Key stages 2,3,4.
The Conservative Party
The Conservative party website with news, conferences, speeches, campaigns, policies, principles etc. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level.
The Earth Calendar
The Earth Calendar is a daybook of holidays and celebrations around the world.
The Institute of Race Relations
The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) is at the cutting edge of the research and analysis that informs the struggle for racial justice in Britain and internationally. It seeks to reflect the experience of those who suffer racial oppression and draws its perspectives from the most vulnerable in society. Interesting site for key stages 3 and 4.
The Labour Party
The Labour Party website with latest news, policies, campaigns, questions etc. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level.
The Liberal Democrats Party
The Liberal Democrats website including policies, people, conferences, campaigns etc. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level.
The Newspaper Education Trust
The NET is a registered charity based at West Ferry Printers in the heart of London Docklands, with a newsprint facility for children to use. Children can choose stories from the day`s newspapers, think of their own headlines and get all the information they need to re-write teh story in their own words. Good resource. Key stages 2,3,4.
The Prince`s Trust
The Prince`s Trust helps 14-30 year olds to develop confidence, learn new skills and get into work. Includes how to get involved, exchange of ideas and what`s going on. Interesting information for key stage 4 and Advanced Level.
UN Human Rights
Peace and security, economic and social development, humitarian affairs, social development, publications, maps, daily briefing and news centre.
UNESCO
Includes, fields of activity, statistics, information services and lots more. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level.
Welsh Assembly Government
Includes business, cabinet, consultation papers, policy and information, Welsh legislation, who`s who. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level.
Who is my MP?
Find out which constituency you are in, who your local MP is, and in which constituency a particular MP sits. Key stages 3,4.
World Wildlife Fund - International
WWF Global Network site featuring climate changes, endangered seas, forests for life, living waters, toxixs, newsroom, and many other educational resources.