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Teamwork Guide (for educators)

This guide explains the importance of teamwork when young people are working together.
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This guide's main aim is to help you understand the importance of teamwork when young people are working together on a group project. It gives you an overview of the different departments in organisations and the various roles young people can play in these departments. It explores the different stages of teamwork, such as forming, storming, morning, performing, and adjourning, and applies these to the five steps of Youth Social Action.

Mental Health Toolkit for Young People by Volunteering Matters
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Mental Health Toolkit for Young People by Volunteering Matters

Mental Health Toolkit co-designed by Volunteering Matters and young people.
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This Mental Health Toolkit was funded by The Mayor of London to support young people’s mental health. The toolkit was co-designed by Volunteering Matters and Young People who champion positive mental health.

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Helping Ukrainian Refugees

Young people, moved by the Ukrainian refugees' trauma, fundraised to aid them. Here are some examples of their supportive efforts.
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The Ukrainian-Russian war has led people all over the world to take action to support Ukrainian refugees who are in need. These young people have all done their bit too and shown how everyone can help make a difference. Eight year old Will donated a teddy to comfort another Ukrainian child, brothers Joseph and Theo from Dundee busked in the city Centre, while Ava-Rose, aged eight, cycled back and forth the Humber Bridge ten times in total!

Introduction to YSA (Healthy Habits KS 3&4)
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Introduction to YSA (Healthy Habits KS 3&4)

An introduction to the Youth Social Action activities.
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This document provides an overview and introduction to the Youth Social Action.

Teaching Youth Social Action (Healthy Habits – KS 1)
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Teaching Youth Social Action (Healthy Habits - KS 1)

Guidance on how to plan Youth Social Action projects using the steps process for KS 1.
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The resources below support the teaching of the skills needed so young people can carry out their social action projects on health. Teacher Resource: Teaching Youth Social Action - Lesson 1: What does it mean to be healthy? (PowerPoint & PDF) - To demonstrate the benefit of participating in a group mindfulness session. - Lesson 2: When is food giving me energy? (PowerPoint & PDF) - To learn about healthy food, including fruits and vegetables. - Lessons 3&4: What can my body do with energy? (PowerPoint & PDF) - To identify the role of energy in my body. & To demonstrate an understanding of how to remain healthy.

Youth Social Action Integration Map (Healthy Habits KS 2)
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Youth Social Action Integration Map (Healthy Habits KS 2)

Ideas on how you can embed Youth Social Action within the Key stage 2 curriculum.
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Ideas on how you can embed Youth Social Action within the Key stage 2 curriculum

Using the 5-Step Process (Healthy Habits KS 2)
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Using the 5-Step Process (Healthy Habits KS 2)

Exploring the 5-step process through questioning why? what? how? when? and now what?
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Exploring the 5-step process through questioning why? what? how? when? and now what?

Youth Social Action Background Information (Healthy Habits KS 2)
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Youth Social Action Background Information (Healthy Habits KS 2)

Background information on teaching young people about creating and developing healthy habits.
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Background information on teaching young people about creating and developing healthy habits This can support the basis of teaching young people about social action.

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Aims

Youth Social Action (YSA)

Refers to activities that young people do to make a positive difference to others while developing key skills and attributes and having fun. YSA can take place in various contexts (i.e. at home, schools, youth clubs etc) and can include volunteering, fundraising, campaigning or supporting peers. We believe social action can play an essential role: in young lives, the success of a school, the local community or more.

Resource Hub

Our Resource Hub aims to act as a Youth Social Action search engine, offering tailored results to inspire and guide. The hub hosts a wide variety of resources, including our own Youth Social Action Toolkit, case studies, research reports, and helpful resources from other reputable organisations in the sector.

How to use

How to use

Our Resource Hub aims to act as a Youth Social Action search engine, offering tailored results to inspire and guide. The hub hosts a wide variety of resources, including our own Youth Social Action Toolkit, case studies, research reports, and helpful resources from other reputable organisations in the sector.

To find appropriate resources, use the filter feature to select the relevant options. You can filter by key stage (1-5), YSA theme (e.g. poverty), or a particular skill (e.g. communication). You can also filter by resource owner (Ormiston Trust or external organisation) and resource type, such as lesson plans. If you know what you are looking for, you can use the search bar.

To save or download resources, please sign up for a free account. In your user area, you can organise your saved items for quick and easy access. On the resource results page, you can save or download multiple resource quickly by using the tickbox feature.

Youth Social Action Toolkit

Youth Social Action Toolkit

Our Youth Social Action Toolkit has been carefully developed by industry professionals with input from young people to guide school leaders, support staff, and young people through a Youth Social Action project. Our curriculum guides clearly outline how YSA can be integrated into the curriculum of schools with limited time.

 

We don’t gatekeep – by sharing our sector knowledge and resources, we aim to enrich the lives of all young people by fostering skills development, improving agency and wellbeing, and promoting active citizenship.

Inspire

The first step of the YSA process is to be inspired by an issue you care about! Check out our inspirational case studies on what you could do!

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Explore

The second step of the YSA process is to explore your options! You‘ll need to research the issue that inspired you to take action to understand how you can help.

Ready to start planning your project? Access our Youth Social Action Toolkit here.

Plan

The third step of the YSA process is to plan your project! Lucky for you, we have a Project Planning Template for that.

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Act

The fourth step of the YSA process is to carry out your plan! This is when the physical activities involved like fundraising, campaigning, and volunteering kick off.

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Reflect

The fifth and final step of the YSA process is to reflect! Looking back at your plan, did you achieve your aims?  What went well and what didn’t go so well? Can you sustain your project? Or did you take steps to ensure further projects aren’t needed?

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