Citizenship and Social Issues
- Brit Kid
Who are the 'British'? What racial issues confront young people in Britain today? This lively site is both informative and entertaining.
http://www.britkid.org
- British Royal Family
Official web site of the British Monarchy. History and role of monarchy. Gives information on where they live and Royal events.
http://www.royal.gov.uk
- CAB - Young People and Housing
Information and advice for young people about housing issues, also where to find somewhere to live.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/[young_people_and_housing].htm
- Campaign Creator
Want to change something in your local community? Start a campaign and make a difference!
http://www.campaigncreator.org/
- Commonwealth
Explanation of what the Commonwealth is and what it does, together with news, press releases and documents.
http://www.thecommonwealth.org
- Explore Parliament
Excellent guide to the British parliament - its history, how laws are passed and latest news. Plus interactive puzzles.
http://www.parliament.uk/education/
- Guide to British life, culture and customs
What is Britain really like? Find out about our language, customs, languages and many other aspects of our daily life. Over 30,000 pages of information.
http://projectbritain.com/
- Housing and Homelessness
Advice site for young people under 25 years on housing rights, how to get help and finding somewhere to live if you're homeless. Also, links to other helplines for issues such as bullying, drugs, money and health.
http://www.getconnected.org.uk/[housing_rights]/p2
- Money Matters
An excellent, well designed site that helps you through the mysteries of finance from where to keep your money to managing a budget. Definitely worth a look, especially if you are about to leave home to study or work.
http://www.moneymatterstome.co.uk
- S-cool
Life skills, revision, exams, what to do next - a really useful site!
http://www.s-cool.co.uk
- Ten Downing Street
The website of the Prime Minister. Info about the PM and his cabinet, news from No. 10, Virtual Tour, broadcasts, statements, podcasts, info about government.
http://www.number10.gov.uk/output/Page1.asp
- The Mix
Whether you’re 13, 25, or any age in between, The Mix are here to give you the information and support you need to deal with it all.
http://www.themix.org.uk/
- The Surgery
Masses of info on health, education, finance, bullying and finding a job. Also, revision and exam help. Click on 'Money, Law & Your World' for info on how to open a bank account and manage money.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/index.shtml
- Unicef Voices of Youth
Children around the world have their say on current issues. Includes useful section on Children and Work
Http://www.unicef.org/voy
- need2know
Whatever it is you need to know, this site will give you loads of useful information. It is government sponsored, easy to use and covers so much, including health, money, travel, relationships and studying. Definitely worth a look.
http://need2know.co.uk