Lots of fun stuff...why not take a look at History, or try your hand at being a News Reporter. Also, check out the 'Thinkuknow' website...loads of information, fun and games. Explore Parliament and much more, interactive, enjoyable, and educational. Specially designed to include Teachers Resources, advice for Parents....as well as challenging and fun for Children & Young People. There are many links to excellent resources on this page for example...National Schools Partnership...developing innovative Education Resources for you or your School: www.nationalschoolspartnership.com
BBC Student Life Debate - www.bbc.co.uk/schools/studentlife/debate/2008/30_knives.shtml
BBC Democracy/Resources for Student, Teachers & Parents www.bbc.co.uk/schools/citizenx/local/index.shtml
Talk about 'Knives'...download information:
IT DOESN'T HAVE TO HAPPEN...
Too many young people have experienced the terrible effects of Knife Crime...the injuries and deaths 'don't have to happen'...but the fact is, if you carry a knife, you are more likely to get stabbed yourself. This site is for people who want to take positive action against 'Knives!' - www.bebo.com/itdoesnthavetohappen
Here's an example of 10/12 year olds who have taken up Sports and Workshops through 'IT DOESN'T HAVE TO HAPPEN'... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7897947.stm
Do you want to effect change? Are you a concerned Young Person, Parent, Teacher or Community Worker? What can we all do to 'turn the tide' of those 'carrying blades'...? Find ideas, Toolkits and promotional material, designed to get the message out to young people that...'if you carry a knife, you're more likely to get stabbed yourself. This Anti-Knife Crime Campaign has a range of free 'Resources' available to you to use in your local Anti-Knife Crime Activities...Click on the 'IDHTH Logo' to access and download Resources.
Make your own Anti-Knife Campaign - Here's an excellent example http://animoto.com/play/yr06CuQI0Xfyb1i8RVliew
COUNT ME IN...TOGETHER WE CAN STOP KNIFE CRIME! CARRYING A KNIFE TAKES AWAY CHOICES. DON'T LET SOMEONE ELSE TAKE AWAY YOUR CHOICE.
Join Young People, Schools and Communities across the UK in promoting this campaign...be part of a positive force for stopping serious youth violence involving Knives and other sharp weapons. Count Me In...parents who have lost their children to 'Knife Crime' use their stories to increase Young People's awareness of the consequences of crime!
Building on existing Anti-Knife Crime Campaigns...it aims to increase Young People's understanding, confidence and belief in the fact that it is safer NOT to carry Knives or other sharp weapons. Violence Reduction by changing attitudes...Click on the 'Count Me In Logo' to access and download information.
Binit are the Clothing Company against Knife & Gun Crime...helping to raise awareness in Partnership with KnifeCrimes.Org! You Create your own artistic design and then have it printed on the smartest T-Shirts and clothing around! Teachers, at 'Binit...live Smart'...there's an excellent 'School Pack' free to download for 7-21 year olds to become 'Fashion Designers' for the day! If your design has the most votes at the end of the online voting process, Binit will use the design for their 'Limited Edition Clothing'...Click on the 'Binit Logo' to access the Resources.
Education Programmes on TV & Online: www.teachers.tv/videos/the-knife-crime-culture-who-is-involved
Education/Coping with Bereavement in School: www.teachers.tv/videos/246
The Essex Youth Scrutiny Committee (EYSC)...is a Voluntary group of Young People aged between 13 and 19 years old (and up to 25 years old for young people with additional needs). At present, all members from the Essex Youth Scrutiny Committee come from the South of Essex (namely Basildon, Castle Point and Rochford). This is due to it being a Pilot Scheme. If the Committee is successful, the pilot will be expanded to cover the rest of Essex. The Essex Youth Scrutiny Committee engage with and involve a wide spectrum of young people: www.eysc.org.uk
What does the Law mean to you? Do you know your Rights? Find out here: www.lawstuff.org.uk/
Reporting Crime Anonymously? Do you know how to help keep 'Your Street Safe'...have a look at the Crimestoppers' Youth Website - www.fearless.org/knives-and-guns
History in Action - This is a fantastic interactive site where you can research anything! Lots of unique information for School course work (suitable for Students, Teachers & Parents) - www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/
For Junior 'History Resources' 4 - 11 years go to - www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/history.shtml
The Virtual Global Taskforce' Friends - Find the latest information on the sites you like to visit...Mobiles and New Technology. Find out what's good, what's not...and what you can to about it! If you look after 'Young People'...there's an area for you too - with Resources you can use in the classroom, at home or just to get 'with it.' Most importantly, there's also a place which anyone can use to report 'if they feel uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to Online.' All the information shown on this website is brought to you by the team at the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre - www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Crucial Crew Interactive...have just launched a game for Primary School Kids. The hard-hitting game will be used to show young people when they are being 'groomed' to join a gang, and what the consequences can be - whether it's getting shot, arrested, or beaten up. In one scene the young brother of the main character ends up in intensive care, following a revenge attack after an accidental shooting. The game was funded by the Home Office and developed to deal with the latest crime trends to include Knives, Guns and Gangs as part of a series of interactive games, working with Police-led Groups associated with Urban Violence - www.crucial-crew.org
Network Rail's safety message "Don't make the 'Tracks' your 'final' destination!"...
Discover a Wealth of Resources at Museums, Libraries and Archives...helping you deliver the 'Every Child Matters' Agenda. The website is packed with practical ideas, tools and case studies for everyone who works with children and young people, including - Managers, Teachers and Teaching Assistants...initial Teacher Education Providers, extended Service Teams - www.cultureandschoolseast.org.uk
Visit the UK's first Internet Television Channel based at Westminster...run by 'Young People' for 'Young People!' Whenever you have a question, comment or view that you want heard Catch21 make sure it happens, right in the heart of power - Westminster itself:-
UK Youth Parliament (UKYP)
UK Youth Parliament (UKYP)...enables Young People to use their passion and energy to make change. Run by young people for young people - UKYP gives the youth of the United KIngdom (between the ages of 11 and 18) a voice. An important voice that is listened to by Local and National Government, providers of services for young people and other agencies who have an interest in the views and needs of young people - www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk
Explore Parliament and most importantly for Young People...'Have your Say!' This website will enable you to involve your School in helping to make change, to debate and understand the workings of Parliament and how it effects the lives of everyone. Do you know how 'Laws' are made? Become involved...Get your School to become involved through the Education Service...working with Schools to support Young People's understanding of Parliament and Democracy - www.parliament.uk/education
www.parliament.uk/education/online-resources/parliament-explained/the-commons-and-lords/
Prime Minister & Number 10 Downing Street - www.number10.gov.uk
TIME FOR ACTION...Equipping Young People for the Future and Preventing Violence - the Mayor's proposals and call to Young People:
The Mayor is particularly keen to hear the thoughts, views and opinions of Young Londoners. He would like to encourage you to consider the proposed programme for action within the document [in the link below] and provide feedback. Also, speak to other young people you are in contact with for their valued feedback...your views count towards 'a better future for all!' - www.london.gov.uk/young-london/time-for-action/
The Honesty Lab...What is 'honesty' or 'dishonesty' - your views will help to answer and define a 'Common Standard!' Can people distinguish between what is dishonest, dishonourable and immoral behaviour? This is a really interesting and interactive site to 'Have your Say'... www.honestylab.com
Why Do...Young People do the things they do?...Why do different generations struggle to communicate? If you're a young person reading this then... 'Hey! tell your parents about WhyDo? If you're a Teacher, a Police Officer or simply and adult wanting to understand more about how young people think...go no further! Your questions may be 'Serious or Trivial' ... www.whydo.co.uk
Bullying...Who gets Bullied? Cyber Bullying...Where to get help?
Nearly everyone has experienced being bullied at some time in their lives...by brothers or sisters, by other children, by neighbours or adults. If you are being bullied, you may feel anxious and scared, vulnerable and alone. But, you owe it to yourself to try and sort out a way to get help, so that the bullying stops. Remember, no-one deserves to be bullied: www.gethelpwithbullying.org.uk
Many successful adults were bullied when they were young. It is encouraging to know that it is possible to succeed despite being tormented at school. All of these well-known people were bullied in some way during their school days...Barack Obama, David and Victoria Beckham, Nicola McLean, Rihanna, Will Young, Alan Davies, Jonathan Ross, Jessica Alba, Phil Jupitus, Jamie Rednap. They all feel that bullying is wrong and that it wasn't their fault...it was the 'Bully' who was at fault...
What about Cyber Bullying...this is something new for young people to deal with. You can get some help here: www.fearless.org/cybercrime-bullying
Tracy Beaker asks..."What would you do?" www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/tracybeaker/youchoose/
Celebrities on 'You Tube' to beat Bullying...http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=keVe44R4jOQ
Does Your School or Party need something 'Absolutely' different...? www.educationalanimalexperiences.co.uk
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First Aid...St. John Ambulance - Have you ever thought about 'What you would do in an emergency? If one of your friends or a member of your family was hurt and needed First Aid...could you help? You could become a 'Badger'...Badgers is for young people aged 5 to 10 years old. Many Badgers have acted in an emergency and used their training to help someone. Badger Setts are run by Youth Leaders, acting within child protection and Anti-bullying guidelines.
If you are aged between 10 and 18 years old you could become a St. John Ambulance Cadet. To find out about upcoming events and how you can get involved in fun, friendship and first aid with St. John Ambulance, either as a Badger or a Cadet - www.sja.org.uk/cadets
Understanding Human Anatomy & maintaining a Healthy Mind...This is an amazing website to learn about yourself inside and out - www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody
Youth Health Issues/Interviews - www.youthhealthtalk.org - www.teenagehealthfreak.org
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