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  • Plastic Pollution

    Plastic Pollution

    Plastic pollution in our oceans is a global problem. In this series of resources we invite KS2 teachers to help their pupils understand the environmental challenges we face and encourage youth activism. Read more

  • Free subscriptions to Go-Givers for 20/21 academic year

    Free subscriptions to Go-Givers for 20/21 academic year

    Young Citizens invites UK primary school teachers to champion the importance of SMSC, Citizenship, PSHE and Relationships Education with a Pears Foundation supported free subscription to Go-Givers. Read more

  • Introduction to Social Action for Primary Teachers

    Introduction to Social Action for Primary Teachers

    ONLINE TRAINING: SHORTLISTED FOR THE TEACH PRIMARY AWARDS 2020. Thanks to a grant from the Pears #iwill Fund, primary school teachers can sign up for a free online training course on the importance of social action and how to introduce activity with your pupils. Find out more... Read more

  • Mock Trials Classroom Pack

    Mock Trials Classroom Pack

    This classroom pack supports young people's exploration of the rule of law and the criminal justice system in the UK. Students have a go at analysing a case with resources including full witness statements and helpful annotations. Use this pack to get a head-start for the Mock Trial Competitions. Read more

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The Big Legal Lesson 2021

The Big Legal Lesson 2021

To support Justice Week 2021, we'll be running The Big Legal Lesson, for thousands of pupils to learn about the law and the justice system. And we've created a free teaching resource to support teachers during the week, in both primary and secondary schools. Sign up for The Big Legal Lesson here! Read more

Published: 16th December, 2020

Updated: 21st January, 2021

Author: Richard John

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Mock Parliament Debate download

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Published: 2nd December, 2020

Author: Richard John

Mock Parliament Debate

Mock Parliament Debate

This sponsored resource supports 13-18 year olds to look at how Parliament operates, its different functions as well as key roles and responsibilities. The students will then have a chance to develop their speaking and listening skills as they discuss a proposed motion. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2020

Author: Richard John

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Digital Legal Experts in Schools

Digital Legal Experts in Schools

Having adapted our face-to-face delivery for virtual, we are now able to extend our reach of the Legal Experts in Schools programme to any business or school in the country. Find out how you can benefit today! Read more

Published: 25th November, 2020

Author: Richard John

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Who's Really Paying for COVID? Download

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Published: 4th November, 2020

Updated: 10th November, 2020

Author: Rachel Drayton

Who's Really Paying for COVID?

Who's Really Paying for COVID?

As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science we have collaborated with Dr Dania Thomas, University of Glasgow, to produce a resource to help your students explore how COVID will impact on our economy and their futures. Read more

Published: 19th October, 2020

Updated: 14th December, 2020

Author: Yvonne Richards

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Plastic Pollution Download

Plastic Pollution Download

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Published: 5th October, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2020

Author: Rachel Drayton

Plastic Pollution

Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution in our oceans is a global problem. In this series of resources we invite KS2 teachers to help their pupils understand the environmental challenges we face and encourage youth activism. Read more

Published: 5th October, 2020

Updated: 6th October, 2020

Author: Rachel Drayton

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Digital Citizenship Education Trainers' Pack

Digital Citizenship Education Trainers' Pack

The Digital Citizenship Education (DCE) Project is designed to help young people to participate safely, effectively, critically and responsibly in a world filled with social media and digital technologies. This Trainers' Pack is designed for those working with young people. Read more

Published: 16th September, 2020

Updated: 16th November, 2020

Author: Richard John

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Free subscriptions to Go-Givers for 20/21 academic year

Free subscriptions to Go-Givers for 20/21 academic year

Young Citizens invites UK primary school teachers to champion the importance of SMSC, Citizenship, PSHE and Relationships Education with a Pears Foundation supported free subscription to Go-Givers. Read more

Published: 9th July, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Yvonne Richards

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Making Sense of SMSC

Making Sense of SMSC

ONLINE TRAINING: We have launched a new short course to support educators to understand Spiritual Moral Social Cultural (SMSC) development and help embed SMSC across their teaching. Read more about this online training here.... Read more

Published: 20th May, 2020

Updated: 8th July, 2020

Author: Yvonne Richards

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Introduction to Social Action for Primary Teachers

Introduction to Social Action for Primary Teachers

ONLINE TRAINING: SHORTLISTED FOR THE TEACH PRIMARY AWARDS 2020. Thanks to a grant from the Pears #iwill Fund, primary school teachers can sign up for a free online training course on the importance of social action and how to introduce activity with your pupils. Find out more... Read more

Published: 19th May, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Richard John

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Social Action in Community Spaces

Social Action in Community Spaces

ONLINE TRAINING: This FREE one hour CPD certified online course is an introduction to the importance of supporting children and young people to take a lead in improving the physical landscape of where they live. Read more... Read more

Published: 18th May, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Yvonne Richards

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Make a Difference Challenge - annual licence

Make a Difference Challenge - annual licence

ONLINE PACKAGE: Your Make a Difference Challenge Annual Licence package includes online CPD certified training and a wealth of resources to guide, inspire and support quality social action in your primary school. Read more

Published: 15th May, 2020

Updated: 8th July, 2020

Author: Richard John

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Running a Mock Trial Classroom Pack download

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Published: 7th May, 2020

Updated: 11th May, 2020

Author: Akasa Pradhan

Mock Trials Classroom Pack

Mock Trials Classroom Pack

This classroom pack supports young people's exploration of the rule of law and the criminal justice system in the UK. Students have a go at analysing a case with resources including full witness statements and helpful annotations. Use this pack to get a head-start for the Mock Trial Competitions. Read more

Published: 17th April, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Rachel Drayton

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Making a Difference From Home download

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Published: 8th April, 2020

Updated: 5th October, 2020

Author: Richard John

Making a Difference From Home

Making a Difference From Home

This activity pack supports children to make a difference from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Help children realise that their actions of compassion and support can make a big difference to society. Get involved - social action has never been more important. Read more

Published: 8th April, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Richard John

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Home Learning Pack for KS1 and KS2

Home Learning Pack for KS1 and KS2

A Home Learning Pack for KS1 and KS2 pupils to support SMSC, Citizenship and PSHE learning during the Coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Ruth Le Breton

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Why do we wash our hands? Download

Why do we wash our hands? Download

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Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 12th November, 2020

Author: Rachel Drayton

Why do we wash our hands?

Why do we wash our hands?

In this lesson pupils will learn that washing their hands can help to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses which cause illnesses. Pupils will look at different techniques and understand when hand washing is essential. Check out this free resource today! Read more

Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 3rd April, 2020

Author: Rachel Drayton

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Making Sense of SMSC (in-school training)

Making Sense of SMSC (in-school training)

IN-SCHOOL TRAINING: This CPD certificated face-to-face training will support your staff team to understand what SMSC is and how it can be embedded throughout your school. Read more

Published: 6th March, 2020

Updated: 8th July, 2020

Author: Richard John

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Introduction to Social Action for Primary Schools (in-school training)

Introduction to Social Action for Primary Schools (in-school training)

IN-SCHOOL TRAINING: This CPD certificated training can be delivered to your whole staff team or a group of leads across a MAT or LEA to enable them to explore how to develop a quality social action project in their school. Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2020

Updated: 8th July, 2020

Author: Yvonne Richards

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Fundamental British Values (in-school training)

Fundamental British Values (in-school training)

IN-SCHOOL TRAINING: Teachers often struggle with how to embed 'fundamental British values' sensitively and appropriately within a multicultural school and society. This training will enable your staff to explore what is meant by the term 'British values' and what this can look like in practice. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2020

Updated: 8th July, 2020

Author: Richard John

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  • Young Citizens receives Co-op Foundation grant

    Young Citizens receives Co-op Foundation grant

    Young Citizens receives Co-op Foundation grant to extend our work empowering young people to improve community spaces

  • The Importance of SMSC for young people

    The Importance of SMSC for young people

    Jo Cooke, Head of Pastoral Care at Holme Grange School, describes her school's experience of The National SMSC Quality Mark. Her blog shares how they embed their SMSC provision, learning and development. Hear Jo's account...

  • Teaching Social Action and Digital Citizenship in the Age of Social Media

    Teaching Social Action and Digital Citizenship in the Age of Social Media

    Young people are increasingly exposed to digital devices and the internet, and for many it's second nature to share their lives virtually. Let's teach them how to use technology to support safe, ethical and responsible digital citizenship.

  • The Big Legal Lesson 2021

    The Big Legal Lesson 2021

    To support Justice Week 2021, we'll be running The Big Legal Lesson, for thousands of pupils to learn about the law and the justice system. And we've created a free teaching resource to support teachers during the week, in both primary and secondary schools. Sign up for The Big Legal Lesson here!

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  • Free SMSC Resource for Key Stage 2

    Would you like a free lesson to help you develop KS2 children's SMSC learning? This trial pack of lessons from our Go-Givers website contains the lessons "Democracy" and "Protecting Local Habitats".

  • Go-Givers Free Trial Pack

    Would you like a free trial pack of lessons to support pupils' SMSC learning? This trial pack of lessons from our Go-Givers website contains the lessons "Plastic Pollution" and "Taking Responsibility" for KS1 children and the lessons "Democracy" and "Protecting Local Habitats" for KS2 children.

  • Mock Trials

    Mock Trials

    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...

  • Why teach citizenship?

    Why teach citizenship?

  • Lowering the voting age to 16

    Lowering the voting age to 16

    Here, we give teachers a little support for debating the topic in class with students. Do young people of this age know enough about politics yet? And if they could vote, can they be trusted to do it sensibly?

  • Free SMSC Resources for Key Stage 1

    Would you like some free lessons to help you develop KS1 children's SMSC learning? This trial pack of lessons from our Go-Givers website contains the lessons "Plastic Pollution" and "Taking Responsibility"

  • Introduction

    Introduction

    We are an education charity that inspires young people to play an active role in society. Find out more...

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I’ve just got my money back via a ‘Small Claims Court’. Would young people know they can do that?

I’ve just got my money back via a ‘Small Claims Court’. Would young people know they can do that?

Our CEO tells of his own recent experience of using the law to protect his rights, and explains why basic legal understanding is vitally important for all young people, if they're to be confident young citizens. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2018

Updated: 18th September, 2018

Author: Tom Franklin

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