Yesterday, Democratic Life Partners the Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT) and the Citizenship Foundation attended a meeting with the DFE, Ofqual and Awarding organisations to discuss updating the GCSEs for Citizenship Studies. The meeting was to begin the process of reviewing the subject criteria which are used by Ofqual to ensure the quality and rigour […]
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Magna Carta anniversary convention – send your KS4 students
On 25 April, 100 students from across the country will unite at Royal Holloway University to debate and draft a modern-day Magna Carta for the nation. The young law makers will gather at Royal Holloway to debate and draft a modern-day Magna Carta for the nation. It will be the first in a series of […]
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The tenth International citizED conference takes place on 17-19 July 2014 at the University of Birmingham. The theme: ‘Raising standards in citizenship education: ideas, ideals and issues from around the world’. Places are £100. To book yours, email Aidan Thompson at Birmingham University. The organisers are also calling for papers. They are after proposals that […]
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Monday, February 10th, 2014
Alongside their Young Songwriter Awards, Amnesty’s Young Reporter Awards ‘celebrate talented young writers reporting on a human rights issue’. The competition is supported by playwright Tom Stoppard, who believes journalism to be an unrivalled tool to address injustice. ‘Art can change things in the longer term,’ says Stoppard, ‘but, if you want to change the […]
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Thursday, February 6th, 2014
Over the years, writers and musicians have found inspiration in human rights issues and written powerful protest songs to change the world. Amnesty International is challenging your students to write compelling protest lyrics, or to perform songs highlighting the human rights issues of today. Jerry Dammers of The Specials, and author of Free Nelson Mandela, […]
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Amnesty 'Power of the Pen' resource now available for KS2&3
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Every year, Amnesty inspires thousands of people to write letters to help stop human rights abuses. These letters hold governments to account, protect lives, and show support to people around the world. Their Power of the Pen resource is now available for key stages 2 and 3. It helps students discover the impact their words […]
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