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Institute for Citizenship
Last updated:
23/05/07
Summary/Overview:
The Institute for Citizenship is a charity which aims to “promote informed, active citizenship and greater participation in democracy and society through a combination of community projects, research, education and discussion and debate.”
The Institute works on a number of projects which focus particularly on youth engagement in the context of the Citizenship curriculum, including their Question Time for Schools programme which is run with the support of the BBC. Project information on this and other initiatives including the ‘Democracy through Citizenship’ scheme is accessible online.
The website gives access to resources for citizenship teachers which are provided for download in PDF form with a particular section devoted to European Citizenship which includes a ‘Speak out!’ guide which is available for download in a number of languages.
Specialised teaching resources such as those for Young Offenders and Special Educational Needs groups are provided and the site maintains a good, well-ordered list of links.
Website:
Type of organisation:
Community Sector
Policy Area:
Democratic / Electoral Renewal, Neighbourhoods, Community Development
What does it do?:
Project delivery
Target Group:
General, Children / Young People
Geographical Area Covered:
UK
Date Founded:
-
How is it funded?:
Grants, Sponsors
Size- Staff:
1-10
Contact Details:
60 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4N 4TW
020 7844 5444
info@citizen.org.uk
