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The UK section of Amnesty International has more than 150,000 members. Its main office is in London, and it has more offices in Edinburgh and Belfast.

http://www.amnesty.org.uk/

The Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT) is the professional subject association for those involved in citizenship education. ACT champions the teaching of Citizenship to all young people and we offer direct support to classroom practitioners. We connect our members to local and regional networks and in cooperation with our partners, including the DfES and TDA represent, the subject at national level. Our 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. In order to do this we host regional events, produce a termly journal called Teaching Citizenship which includes latest news, lesson plans etc., send a monthly e-newsletter and have a well resourced web site. See

http://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk

The BBC and the Learning Skills Council are working together to provide a range of free resources targeted at the millions of employees who have problems with literacy and numeracy. WorkSkills@Work is a new four-hour series to complement the campaign, with programmes on literacy numeracy and financial skills.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/workskills

The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament has produced an education pack which aimed at secondary and post-16 students which can complement citizenship programmes. The pack aims to provide a balanced, accessible approach to the history, facts and debates surrounding the use and development of nuclear weapons and nuclear power. It operates from the belief that young people should be empowered with accessible knowledge of the current debates facing our society and supported in reaching their own opinions. A paper copy can be ordered by emailing peaceeducation@cnduk.org or by phoning 01274 730 908. Contact us too if you would be interested in having a speaker visit your group.

http://www.cnduk.org/pages/ed/ped.html

citizED is a major project supported by the Teacher Training Agency for citizenship and teacher education. citizED is designed to support tutors, mentors and trainee teachers in the developing field of citizenship education. The citizED website contains extensive information, materials and resources organised by school phase, including post-16, and organises a programme of conferences and seminars for teacher professional development.

http://www.citized.info

The Citizenship Foundation is an independent charity working to promote more effective citizenship through education about the law, democracy and society.

http://www.citfou.org.uk/

CSV gives everyone the chance to experience the benefits of volunteering while making a difference to the people they help.

http://www.csv.org.uk

Free downloadable lesson plans and teaching materials are available online from the Council for Arab-British Understanding which aims to promote an enlightened and positive approach to Arab-British relations. Issues covered include the Arab-Israeli conflict, Iraq, human rights, conflict resolution, refugees, media literacy and challenging discrimination.

http://www.caabu.org/index.asp?homepage=education&article=teaching_resources

dbass is a unique safe and engaging space for young people to publish their music. Young people have the opportunity to run their own online record label, collaborate with other young musicians and compete in national charts. dbass provides easy to use moderation and communication tools for practitioners and is an ideal solution for encouraging participation, developing skills and celebrating creativity.

http://www.dbass.org

The Development Education Association (DEA) was formed in 1993 to support and promote the work of all those engaged in raising awareness and understanding of global and development issues in the UK.

http://www.dea.org.uk/

Citizenship provides learning opportunities for pupils, from the Foundation Stage, through Key Stages 1 to 4 and for students in the post-16 sector, to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to play an effective role in society at local, national and international levels.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/citizenship/

The widest range of government information and services available in one place online.

www.direct.gov.uk

The Diversity and dialogue website aims to build understanding between young people of different faiths and backgrounds by developing projects that focus on local and global issues that encourage young people to share their beliefs and values.

http://www.diversityanddialogue.org.uk/

Do Politics is run by The Electoral Commission and aims to encourage young people to get involved in democracy and take the opportunity to affect politics and shape the decisions that in turn will shape their lives. Do politics offers workshops, events resources and training across the UK.

http://www.dopolitics.co.uk

Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK's largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to more than 25,000 schools, colleges and employers both here and in over 100 countries worldwide. Our qualifications include GCSE, AS and A level, GNVQ, NVQ and the BTEC suite of vocational qualifications.

http://www.edexcel.org.uk/home/

The English Secondary Students' Association website is a website for Secondary School and Sixth Form College students. It tells you how you can join a Secondary School Students Union and also has lots of ideas for how you can get involved in decision -making in your school, as well as offering you support to get your voice heard! It also has a forum, so you can get debating and discussing the key issues which affect your education. ESSA also offers Confidence in Communication training for schools.

http://www.studentvoice.co.uk

he Financial Services Authority (FSA) is the independent watchdog set up by the government to regulate financial services and protect the rights of consumers. The FSA also has a statutory objective to promote public awareness of financial issues.The FSA Consumer Website (http://www.fsa.gov.uk/consumer.html) has developed a website called Teaching and Learning. Teaching and Learning is aimed at helpling young people and adults develop their financial capability.

http://www.fsa.gov.uk/consumer/learn/index.html

Generation Why is the Oxfam website for young people. It has lots of ways for young people to get involved with Oxfam, from sporting challenges and club nights to volunteering at festivals – giving people the chance to do what they enjoy most and fight poverty at the same time. Find out more and sign up to e-Xtra, the monthly e-mail update.

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/generationwhy

The Global Dimension website provides a guide to books, films, posters and websites with a global dimension from climate change to poverty, water to fair trade.

http://www.globaldimension.org.uk

Global Express provides a rapid response to topical world events as they are happening. It challenges myths and stereotypes in media reporting and provides first-hand quotes. It will help you to tackle these issues in the class.

http://www.dep.org.uk/globalexpress/

The Hansard Society provides a neutral public space in which those with an interest in parliament can come together to study and debate.

http://www.hansardsociety.org.uk/

Headsup is a forum where young people can explore and debate the political issues and ideas that matter to them. Notes for staff and ideas for activities are also available.

http://www.headsup.org.uk/content/

Impetus is a leading programme of the Institute for Global Ethics UK Trust. It aims to develop a culture of shared ethical values and human rights across the UK. The impetus award recognises creative and innovative work by young people which responds to contemporary, challenging and contested issues in our society.

http://www.impetusawards.org.uk

The International Debate Education Association (IDEA) develops, organizes and promotes debate and debate-related activities in communities throughout the world. Established in 1999 to coordinate pilot debate programs initiated by The Open Society Institute, IDEA acts as an independent membership organization of national debate clubs, associations, programs, and individuals who share a common purpose: to promote mutual understanding and democracy globally by supporting discussion and active citizenship locally.

http://www.idebate.org/about/

Kick It Out is football’s anti-racism campaign. The Let’s Kick Racism Out of Football campaign was started by the Commission for Racial Equality and the Professional Footballers’ Association in 1993. It is supported by all the game’s governing bodies, supporters’ organisations and local authorities, and works to challenge racism at all levels of the game.

http://www.kickitout.org/

Leap Confronting Conflict is a national voluntary youth organisation and registered charity providing opportunities, regionally and nationally, for young people and adults to explore creative approaches to conflicts in their lives.

http://www.leaplinx.com/index.htm

The Learning and Skills Network (LSN) is an independent not-for-profit organisation committed to making a difference to education and training. We aim to do this by delivering quality improvement and staff development programmes that support specific government initiatives, through research, training and consultancy; and by supplying services directly to schools, colleges and training organisations.

http://www.LSNeducation.org.uk

Radiowaves Voice It! from the Ministry of Justice challenges young people to create websites, blogs and podcasts to investigate, report or campaign on issues that matter to them. It is an opportunity for students to get their voices heard by the people who can really make a difference including local councillors, MPs and Ministers.

http://www.radiowaves.co.uk/default.aspx

The purpose of the National Consumer Council is to make all consumers matter. We do this by researching, campaigning and working with those who can make a difference to achieve beneficial change for consumers. We have a particular responsibility to address the needs of disadvantaged consumers.

http://www.ncc.org.uk/

The National Learner Panel was set up in 2006 by the Government to give learners a say in the development of Further Education policy at a national level. Members are drawn from across the Further Education sector including colleges, work-based providers and community based provision

http://www.direct.gov.uk/nationallearnerpanel

The National Youth Agency aims to advance youth work to promote young people's personal and social development, and their voice, influence and place in society. Funded primarily by the Local Government Association and government departments it works to: improve and extend youth services and youth work; enhance and demonstrate youth participation in society; and to promote effective youth policy and provision.

http://www.nya.org.uk/

NUS have a scheme call the NUS Associate Card - which is for students in school sixth forms (mainly aged 16-18 years). The scheme is very similar to the NUS Card which is for for university/college students but for this age group and is a discount and student ID Card. The site will contain information about how to become an Associate member and the benefits you receive.

http://www.nusonline.co.uk/associate

Operation Black Vote began in July 1996 as a collaboration between two organisations: Charter88 (which campaigns for democratic reform) and the 1990 Trust, the only national Black generic policy research and networking organisation, which uses information technology as a primary means of communication .

http://www.obv.org.uk/

The Parliament Education Unit - explore parliament.

http://www.explore.parliament.uk/

Participation Works is an online gateway created to improve the way practitioners, organisations, policy makers and young people access and share information about children and young people's involvement in decision-making processes.

http://www.participationworks.org.uk/

People and planet is a fully illustrated, free information resource on all the issues linking people and the global environment. Published by an independent charity, Planet 21, and backed by WWF, the World Conservation Union and the United Nations Population Fund, it includes News, Features and Facts and Figures on 16 themes ranging from population, climate change and biodiversity to water, ecotourism and green industry.

http://peopleandplanet.org/

The award winning Radiowaves network provides young people and practitioners with the tools and support to run their own online radio and podcast station. Radiowaves enables young people to share their views and stories with a global audience of their peers. Easy to use moderation and communication tools allow practitioners full control whilst ensuring young people remain centre stage.

http://www.radiowaves.co.uk

Critical Engagement is a project run by Solent Peoples Theatre which aims to encourage active participation in democratic processes by using theatre (and related participatory activities) in a wide variety of community contexts that attempt to provoke political debate, demystify the processes and institutions of democracy and bridge the divide between local politics and the realities of everyday life.

http://www.solentpeoplestheatre.com

The national framework for active learning for active citizenship demonstrates the benefits of the 'Take Part' approach to citizenship learning for adults in the community, helping individuals to influence locals decisions and policies. There is a national Take Part network with details of regional hubs available online. Take Part programmes bring people together to help them understand how power works and gain the confidence to speak up about issues concerning their communities.

http://www.takepart.org

The Teaching Citizenship in Higher Education website offers a number of free-to-access learning activities on various issues related to citizenship.

http://www.soton.ac.uk/citizened/

The Law Commission is an independent body set up by statute in 1965 to keep the law under review and recommend reform when it is needed. Its main aim is to ensure the law is as fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as possible. Only Parliament can change the law, but the Law Commission can make recommendations based on wide consultation and rigorous analysis. As a result of the Commission's ongoing work, large areas of the law have been the subject of systematic investigation and improvement. For more information, including an "Easy Read" booklet on the Law Commission, contact communications@lawcommission.gsi.gov.uk or visit the website.

http://www.lawcom.gov.uk/

The Politics Association was founded in 1969 in order to provide a professional service for all those engaged or interested in the teaching of political subjects. The Association promotes the study and teaching of the theory and practice of local, national and international politics. It provides, by research, publications, meetings and courses, for continuous improvement in the quality of politics teaching.

http://www.politicsassociation.com/

Innovative Educational Resources that help Youth Workers, Teachers and Trainers bring out the potential of every young person!

http://www.voiceit.com/

TheyWorkForYou is a non-partisan website run by a charity which aims to make it easy for people to keep tabs on their elected and unelected representatives in Parliament, and other assemblies.

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/about/

UK Youth Parliament aims to give the young people of the UK, between the age of 11 and 18 a voice, which will be heard and listened to by local and national government, providers of services for young people and other agencies who have an interest in the views and needs of young people.

http://http://www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk/

UK Committee for UNICEF.

http://www.unicef.org.uk