Teachers

Kent Trading Standards provides a range of resources for schools. Teachers or SENCOs who would like more information about any of the topics on this page can contact Sandra Cook on 01233 652271 or email sandra.cook@kent.gov.uk

 

Ask Cedric

Ask Cedric (Consumer Education Resource and Information Centre) is the name of the one-stop internet site with information and links to all consumer education resources produced by Trading Standards and other consumer organisations. It also includes 3 sections suitable for use with Schools (based on the Citizenship Curriculum), Community Groups and Business.

 

Lifesmart

Lifesmart is a teaching resource produced for schools. It is designed to provide a variety of learning opportunities in essential consumer skillls relevant to Key Stage 3 and 4 students, within the Citizenship Curriculum. The Lifesmart resource has been developed by Hampshire County Council, however, it is available to Kent Schools free of charge. Individual Lifesmart packs are also available.

 

Smart shoppers

Smart shopper's guide
A complete course designed for students of 14 years and above.

 

The Young Consumers of the Year Competition

This fun, challenging, interactive competition complements the introduction of CITIZENSHIP into the English National curriculum. It tests knowledge of money, credit and finance, consumer law and affairs, food and health, safety and the environment and Europe and travel. In fact, it arms young people with the information to make the right decisions and become a powerful force for changing and shaping markets. The competition supports consumer education and encourages the exploration of the skills, attitudes, knowledge and understanding necessary to become an effective consumer, all prerequisites for active citizenship and full participation in society. Apart from the kudos the school receives from taking part, because the competition is supported by local businesses, the school will usually receive some form of learning resource if they win through to the Kent Heat.

Throughout December we hold knockout heats by way of a paper quiz to reduce the large number of team entries down to our top 6. These 6 teams then face a showdown final at County Hall, Maidstone in January, run along the lines of University Challenge. The winning team become Kent’s Young Consumers of the Year, winning excellent prizes. But the action does not stop there. With regional finals and a potential place at the National finals held during the Trading Standards Institute’s Annual Conference during July, there is much to play for.

 

Your Life, Your Rights, Your Quiz

Your Life, Your Rights, Your Quiz is a resource for teachers of students with additional/special needs.