Useful resources for pupils

BBC Newsround
Useful and stimulating lesson plans and materials for teaching about racism and leading discussion of, and action against, racist bullying.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_4020000/newsid_4025100/4025117.stm

Britkid
Intended in the first instance for primary school pupils in areas where there are few people of minority-ethnic backgrounds, but its interest is in fact much wider.
www.britkid.org/

Coastkid
Based on the Britkid concept (see above) and based in Brighton and Hove, the focus is on the relationships and conflicts that arise between nine young people in an imaginary school.
http://www.coastkid.org/

Ekta Kettering
Run for teenagers by teenagers, about racist attacks and attitudes. Based in a single borough but with relevance and interest everywhere.
http://www.ektakettering.org/

Hometown
Set up by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA), this is a lively and engaging site for children and young people about dealing with bullying, including racist bullying. Lots of conversations and stories for role-play, discussion and further research.
http://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org/walkthru.htm

Kiddiesville Football Club
Intended particularly for primary schools, a very lively site about the exploits of an imaginary football team, with music, stories, games, humorous and nonsense verse, and vivid graphics. Also, explanatory background notes for teachers (‘Adultsville’.)
www.kiddiesvillefc.com

Pakistan Connection
Developed for schools in Staffordshire, exploring links between the local area and Pakistan, but of lively interest for many other places too. There are sections on history, arts, fashion, work, sport, music and religion, and interviews with people of Pakistani heritage now living in Britain.
http://www.spirit-staffs.co.uk/pakistan/

Rewind
Intended for secondary students as well as for teachers and youth workers, a lively collection of materials and discussions about racism and race equality.
www.rewind.org.uk

Sikh Kids
A platform for sharing information and news and giving mutual support.
http://www.sikhkids.com/

The Three Lions
A story for KS2 with vivid illustrations about a black footballer. Many questions for discussion and reflection. Intended for PSHE and citizenship lessons, and for literacy development.
www.staffpart.org.uk/bridges.htm
Voice Our Concern: A project in the Republic of Ireland to teach about human rights issues, including racism. Many practical ideas, games and activities. The involvement of prominent writers, artists and film directors is one of the project’s several striking features.
http://www.voiceourconcern.org/index.htm

Youthweb: Developed by Soft Touch Community Arts, a lively site for secondary students, teachers and youth workers. The materials on racism and identity have been created by young people in Leicester. On the home page click on the ‘Respect’ button.
www.youth-web.org.uk.