Useful links

Case studies, ideas and resources

myabodo
Project planning tool and environmental toy.
http://www.myabodo.com

Bog Standard
Bog Standard campaign - promoting better toilets for pupils.
www.bog-standard.org

MyBnk
Peer-run banks, loans and financial training in schools
www.mybnk.org

Help Yourselves
Funding, support and resources for community projects
www.helpyourselves.org.uk

Tower Hamlets School Councils
A fun interactive guide to school councils in Tower Hamlets
www.citizenship-pieces.org.uk

DCSF Citizenship

Links to all curriculum and guidance documents
www.dfes.gov.uk/citizenship/

National Curriculum Online

Includes Citizenship schemes of work
http://curriculum.qca.org.uk

Citizenship Resources
Great-looking interactive active citizenship guide from Common Purpose
www.yourturn.net

Citizenship Resources

Useful resources, and great picture gallery
www.timeforcitizenship.org

Playground Pals
Extensive collection of playground games & activities
http://www.pioneer.cwc.net/playgroundpals.htm

Red Nose Day
Fundraising ideas for school councils
http://www.rednoseday.com

Health Promoting Schools (Scotland)
Fun, interactive site with lots of good ideas
http://www.healthpromotingschools.co.uk/children

BT Education
To help everyone in the UK both understand and enjoy the benefits of improved interpersonal communication skills
www.bteducation.org

Plan UK
Online resource network of national curriculum related projects for teachers and students.
www.plan-ed.org

Teachers TV
Thousands of education programmes on TV and online
www.teachers.tv

Related Organisations

English Secondary Students Association (ESSA)
ESSA is working to become the representative body for secondary students in England.
www.studentvoice.co.uk

British Youth Council
Includes database of youth councils
www.byc.org.uk

Citizenship Foundation

Includes large bank of case studies
www.citfou.org.uk

National Youth Agency
UK youth work resources
www.nya.org.uk

Youth Work on the Internet

UK youth work resources
www.youth.org.uk

Children's Rights Alliance for England
Translation of government documents for young people and many useful resources
www.crae.org.uk

National Childrens Bureau

www.ncb.org.uk

The Citizen Project
Secondary school active citizenship project
www.thecitizenproject.co.uk

Comic Relief

Great fundraising resources
www.comicrelief.com

Equal Voice

Drama resources to increase self esteem
www.equalvoice.net

Young Minds
Children's mental health charity
www.youngminds.org.uk

ERIC - Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence
Information on toilets & drinking water
www.eric.org.uk
www.trusteric.org
is Eric's website for young people

NVC Resolutions
Training in Non-Violent Conflict Resolution
www.nvc-resolutions.co.uk

Wave Makers
Celebrating the achievements of children and young people
www.wavemakers.org.uk

Enterprise Insight
Make Your Mark, Start Talking Ideas
www.starttalkingideas.org

Harrow Kidz
Provides information about services available to help children and families in the borough
www.harrowkidz.co.uk

The Samaritans
Offer confidential emotional support
www.samaritans.org

Operation Black Vote
Focusing exclusively on the Black democratic deficit in the UK
www.obv.org.uk


International Organisations

Organising Bureau of European School Student Unions
www.obessu.org

USA National School Council Organisation
www.nasc.us

Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils
This link will take you to their 'Project Book' - packed with ideas for school councils.
www.pasc.net/act_resour/projbk.html

Foundation for Young Australians
www.ayf.org.au

National Youth Council of Ireland
www.youth.ie


Research

ESRC Research Project
Cambridge University project on pupil participation
www.consultingpupils.co.uk

European education statistics
www.eurydice.org/accueil_menu/en/frameset_menu.html


Miscellaneous, but useful

Fax Your MP
It's easy - you don't even need a fax machine!
www.faxyourmp.com

Your rights at school
This sets out the law - some of it is quite surprising
www.legalservices.gov.uk/leaflets/cls/education-20.htm

Games
Intended for church groups, but the games work well anywhere - especially training sessions
www.funandgames.org

More games
Great team-building and icebreaker games
www.eldrbarry.net/vbs/gamedex.htm

Even more games
Includes trust games for the better-acquainted group
http://www.peace.aland.fi/nyheter/games/games.htm

The Giving Campaign
Youth-friendly site promoting the culture of giving in the UK
www.g-nation.co.uk

Trust Eric
Continence information for Young People
www.trusteric.org

Up Front Awards
Awards of up to £3000 for young people who make a difference
http://www.4frontawards.org/

UK Youth Parliament
Elected members of parliament aged 11-18
www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk

Bullying Online
Advice for bullies, victims and their parents
www.bullying.co.uk

Count Me In Calendar
For a comprehensive listing of national and international charity awareness and fundraising campaigns
www.countmeincalendar.info

U What?
Translation of government documents for young people
http://www.crights.org.uk/uwhat/

Sustrans
The organisation aims to create a Safe Route to School for every child in the UK
www.saferoutestoschools.org.uk

Buy 1 Give 2 Free
Treat children in the developing world to lunch.  12 pence will feed 2 hungry tummies
www.b1g2f.co.uk