Nick Dearden, Director of Global Justice Now, shares his take on the tension between globalisation and citizenship. Nick covers how trade deals are struck and the implications on successive Governments and generations of voters. Read more
FREE DROP DOWN DAY: Support primary aged children to Make a Difference in a Day to a community space near you by delivering our drop down day. A free resource pack for teachers comprising session plans, PowerPoints, social action activity suggestions and a pupil workbook. Read more
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will welcome global leaders at the G7 Summit in Cornwall from 11-13 June 2021. Learn about this event and engage your students on the key issues being discussed with specialist resources and videos. Read more
The Secret Magistrate is an inner-city magistrate who has sat on the bench for several years, and who has strong views on the role of magistrates within the Criminal Justice System. Check out their guest blog... Read more
Britain's future depends on empowering the next generation to become active citizens
The Mock Trials are an effective and fun way of helping young people understand how the judicial system works. Learn how you can get involved...
Our Primary SMSC resource subscription is FREE for this academic year thanks to funding from Pears Foundation. Join over 1,400 schools and help develop empathy, compassion and fair-mindedness in your pupils.
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Recognising that teachers lack time and have a requirement to teach about the rule of law as part of fundamental British values, we've teamed up with legal experts to create comprehensive legal education resources.
We believe that it’s vital for young people to get to grips with key economic terms and concepts during their school life. Our programmes enables professionals to use their expertise to bring economics to life in the classroom.
Young Citizens has been chosen as Constructive Space's Charity of the Year for 2020. You can read more about the work of Young Citizens and support their work by donating and sharing this appeal with your networks. Click here!
George Bolton, a current MA student at the University of Manchester describes why young people should get involved in political engagement now more than ever and how it can bring real, lasting benefits to their lives. Read more