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
The Great Grub Club
Fun food stuff from the World Cancer Research Fund
www.greatgrubclub.com