UK Active Citizenship Residential
13 - 15 May (Kent) : find out all about the first residential here!
17 - 20 November (Staffordshire) : learn more about this residential here!
15 - 18 March 2012 (Hertfordshire) : learn more about this residential here!
10 - 13 May 2012 (Doncaster) : This Residential has 2 school places remaining - you can also apply for a small grant to run a climate change action campaign and we are happy to support with training events for individual schools - please contact us
What is the aim of the residential?
The aim of the residential is to develop your campaign idea and build the skills necessary for your students to deliver a successful campaign.
How do I apply?
To apply for your school to attend the residential you must complete an ideas sheet to tell us a little bit more about what campaign you would like to run. You can download the form here. If you have any questions about completing the form please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
What do you do in a residential?
During the residential students will take part in a series of workshops to develop the skills they will need to run their campaign. Students will increase their knowledge and understanding of what makes for a successful campaign and develop skills in communication, media, team work, and planning.
Workshops will also explore the political system at EU, national and local level, as
well as learning lobbying techniques such as debating and writing documents.
There will also be opportunities to take part in fun interactive team building activities!
Teachers will also gain advice on how to support their students throughout the duration of their campaign and how to engage the community, local councils and the media.
How long will it last?
The residential will take place during a weekend, from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon.
How much does the residential cost?
The residential is free of charge. This includes travel to and from the residential, accommodation for up to five students and one teacher as well as all catering and activities.
How is travel arranged?
You will need to complete a short form with the names of the students and any specific travel requirements. We will then book your travel for you. In most instances, travel will be arranged via the train. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it a member of staff if you would like to consider alternative transportation to and from the residential venue.
We would like more than one teacher to attend, is this possible?
If you have any special requirements that involves more than one teacher attending please let us know, we will do as much as we can to cater for your needs.
What happens after the residential?
Once you have completed the residential with your students we will continue to support you to run your campaign as well as access MP's, MEP's and local media.
We ask that you keep us up to date with the progress of your campaign by uploading photos, videos and blog about what you are doing onto the project website.
We also have an evaluation form which we ask you to complete after the campaign. We give you the form before the residential so you and your students know what sort of information is good to monitor regularly.
Funding?
You will receive a grant worth £250* to develop and launch the campaign in addition to the free residential training
*value subject to exchange rates
Need ideas to get started?
Don't worry if you haven't got any ideas yet, take a look at our ideas page and see what other schools have been doing, and don't forget the residential is all about helping you to develop your idea! You can also book somone to run a workshop in your school to complete the application process!
If you have any more questions about the residential or would like to discuss your ideas or specific requirements please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Last Updated (Thursday, 26 April 2012 10:43)
