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Organisations supporting Citizenship EducationASC is the national centre for delivering the skills and knowledge needed to make better places. They aim to inspire, motivate and influence people across the public, private and voluntary sectors who are involved in creating communities. The Specialist Schools Trust website is dedicated to supporting the people who work in Specialist Schools and schools Affiliated to the Trust. The site aims to focus on schools' needs at subject and regional levels, and offer advice and resources relevant to current educational issues. Thinking Education is education that puts thinking & communication skills, reflective practice, and the 'community of learners' at the heart of learning and teaching. The Active Citizenship Centre website was launched to promote and exchange information on increasing community involvement and to promote research that demonstrates the value of civil renewal and inform policymaking in this area. The Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT) The recently formed professional association for those involved in teaching and supporting citizenship education. CSV Education for Citizenship has produced a number of resources to assist teachers, students and their community partners in implementing active citizenship. CSV Education for Citizenship specialises in citizenship education through community involvement, and provides materials and training. Advice and support for citizenship education in schools. The Foundation encourages an understanding of the rights and duties of citizenship, the working of the political, social, and legal systems and the democratic process. citizED is a TTA funded project focussed on citizenship teacher education. It seeks to develop the professional knowledge of citizenship education teachers through research and development in professional learning./p> Materials and resources with an emphasis on democratic processes and political literacy and a European dimension. Understanding how parliamentary democracy works and engaging the citizens of the future in the democratic process. School Councils UK is recognised as Britain's most experienced training and support agency in the area of school and class councils. ESSA is working to become the representative body for secondary students in England. It aims to support students in expressing their views about education by providing workshops and a network of support with other secondary school students. Education Extra provides advice, support and good practice to schools, LEAs, partner organisations, regarding out of school hours activities or "study support". CitizensConnection.net is the UK's biggest website for people who want to take the lead for the good of their community, the professional world or society as a whole. Primary Schools Citizenship website. Learning through Landscapes is the National School Grounds Charity. We work with schools, early years settings, organisations and individuals across the country to help them improve and develop their grounds.
Other possibilitiesMany national organisations have their regional offices listed on their websites. If you have had trouble finding an organisation in your area with which to work here are a few extra ideas which you might want to follow up. Local Government Local Government has a wealth of community information, much of which can be accessed through their individual websites. Most of the addresses are on this database. You may, however, like to access a complete list of local government website addresses through www.open.gov.uk , which is the first entry point to UK public sector information on the Internet. Another useful website for local government information is www.oultwood.com Libraries Libraries also hold databases of local community organisations either in hard copy or often on their own websites. The Regional Arts Council website has information on the local and regional arts organisations, many of whom often have innovative ways of introducing issues to students. Most regional arts councils also have their own websites. Qualifications and Curriculum Authority - QCA The QCA has responsibility for developing and reviewing Citizenship and PSHE in the school curriculum, and for accrediting qualifications. National GovernmentActive Community Unit - Home Office The Active Community Unit aims to promote all forms of voluntary activity and community involvement and to support a healthy and cost effective voluntary and community sector. Connexions is the UK government's strategy to ensure every young person gets the best start in life. Department of Education and Skills The DfES has overall responsibility for education and employment policies. The Electoral Commission aim to increase public confidence in the democratic process within the United Kingdom - and encourage people to take part - by modernising the electoral process, promoting public awareness of electoral matters and regulating political parties. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister This includes: The Regional Co-ordination Unit, The Government Offices in the Regions, The DPM's Central Policy Group and The Social Exclusion Unit. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister will also take on new responsibilities for housing, planning, regeneration and regional and local services from the DTLR. Volunteering OrganisationsCSV - Volunteering opportunities for all National Association of Volunteer Bureaux National Centre for Volunteering Councils for Voluntary Service BusinessEducation Business Partnerships (EBP) Youth Information
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