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Schools & Colleges

Consumer education is a high priority for our service. This page sets out the education activities available for schools, and provides links to information for college students and other education resources.

For Schools 

 
       

More information...

 
  Presentation

We can give a classroom presentation to year 10 pupils to educate them on their rights and responsibilities, showing them a selection of unsafe items and counterfeit goods.

  Contact Martin Bruton or
Atique Miah
 
 

talkingshop

 

An interactive consumer education package aimed at pupils in year 10 which is an alternative to a classroom presentation. 

  Visit the talkingshop website.

Contact Rachel McKie for a free flyer and demonstration CD.

 
 

Food Education

This is an increasingly important aspect of our work. Visit our VISION interactive food hall for information on food products or let Cyril the Seal show you the importance of eating a balanced diet. 

  Go to the Food Education pages on this website.  

Kill U Car

A hands on approach to help 16 - 17 year olds buy their first car using a specially 'doctored' vehicle.

  What is the Kill U Car?

Contact Martin Bruton or
Atique Miah

 
  Ask Cedric

A national Consumer Education Resource & Information Centre which aims to provide consumer educators and teachers with all they need for aspects of the Citizenship curriculum.
  Ask Cedric website.  
 

Young Consumer of the Year

A national competition for schools co-ordinated by the Trading Standards institute covering a wide range of consumer affairs.

  Visit the Young Consumers web pages to find out all you need to know about the competition.  
  Playsafe

A competition held each year encouraging young people to design a safe toy. There are three entrant age groups: 9 – 11, 12 – 14, and 15 – 17 year olds.
  See the ‘Playsafe’ section of the British Toy & Hobby Association website.

Or visit the Ask Cedric website.

 
  Proof of Age

Information on age restricted sales and the VALIDATE proof of age card.

   Visit the Underage Sales pages on this website.  
  Weekly Quiz

Test your consumer skills in our weekly quiz.
   Go to Weekly Quiz page.  

 
Other useful links

  Consumer Education

Lots of information for young people, teachers and the general public, on consumer education and citizenship.

  Consumer Education website.

See also the National Grid for Learning

 
  National Consumer Education Partnership

An alliance of consumer, education and trade organisations created to promote the case for a national UK consumer education strategy.

  NCEP website.  
 

 
For Colleges
 

We provide advice for students under the following headings:
 

 
  Safety
Are your digs up to scratch?
     
  Credit
Avoiding the pitfalls.
     
  Financial Problems
What to do if you run into trouble.
     
 

 

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Electronic Mail: tradstds@gloucestershire.gov.uk

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