Active Citizens in Schools (ACiS)
ContinYou and Changemakers have each launched a free ACiS toolkit that complements the existing ACiS Know How Pack, with support from the DCSF.
ACiS provides an innovative and exciting approach to school and community-based work. It is an award scheme that can help schools address the citizenship curriculum through real-life experiences for young people.
The ContinYou toolkit is a training resource for students in Key Stages 3 and 4, enabling young people themselves to become ACiS ambassadors within their schools, and encouraging others to become involved. With the support of teachers, this can help young people to develop essential communication, leadership and teamwork skills, empowering them to contribute to their social communities and feel valued.
The Changemakers toolkit, 'Active Citizens in Schools and Beyond', is designed for secondary schools and for people working with young people. It offers a variety of practical and creative ideas to promote active citizenship by young people. The toolkit aims to recognize and enhance learning which takes place beyond school: by understanding what schools and youth workers have to offer and working together, the benefits to all parties can be increased.
A free copy of each Schools ACiS Toolkit and of the Know How Pack can be ordered from DCSF Publications at the following address, quoting the appropriate reference:
ACiS Ambassador for the ContinYou
toolkit.
ACiS/Beyond for the Changemakers toolkit.
DCSF Publications
PO Box 5050
Sherwood Park
Annesley
Nottingham
NG15 0DJ
Telephone: 0845 602 2260 or email: dcsf@prolog.uk.com
Further Information
More information on the ACiS programme piloted by Changemakers and
ContinYou can be found in the ACiS Know-How pack which is also available from
Prolog.
Further guidance on workshops or lessons, which can be used to encourage exploration and generate ideas for action, is available in the Online Publications section of the Teachernet website.
Last updated: 15 December 2009
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