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Institute for Citizenship

The Institute for Citizenship is an independent charity that engages and promotes democratic citizenship and citizenship life skills.

Our aim is to promote informed active citizenship and participation in democracy and society through a combination of projects, events, research, education and debate.

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Schools Questions and Answers

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Schools Questions and Answers

The Schools Questions and Answers Challenge uses the format of BBC ONE's Question Time and BBC Radio 4's Any Questions? as the basis for learning key citizenship life skills and political literacy. To find out more about the project and to enter please see: www.schoolsquestionsandanswers.co.uk.

The Case for Citizenship Education

Millicent Scott, Development Manager at the Association for Citizenship Teachers, tells www.guardian.co.uk why Citizenship Education is so important to the development of young people into young, active citizens. Read the full article here.

Join the Association for Citizenship Teaching

ACT is the membership association for teachers delivering Citizenship education. ACT membership provides an outstanding opportunity for professional development.

Schools Questions and Answers Launches!

Schools Questions and Answers has launched for the 2011-2012 academic year, offering young people between 14-19 years old the chance to win the opportunity to work with the BBC to broadcast a debate live from their school!