Who is the database for? Teachers, Youth Workers, Housing Support Workers, Policy / Decision Makers, Development Workers, and Young People.

Teacher Favourites: These are some of the SCSH team's favourite picks for teachers. If you have other suggestions for us, please let us know. And if you have comments on these, or other resources, please use the comments feature.

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Stay or go? Young people living at home and leaving home: a guide for parents First published 2007, SCSH Cost: £2.00 Description 'Stay or go?’ is a guide for parents to help them talk with young people about what is involved in leaving home. The guide provides up to date practical information about housing options, legal rights and sources of advice and support. Usage Parents of young people of leaving home age. Format Printed Type Practical Information Last Updated 13th Nov 2007 Weblink www.scsh.org.uk

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home smart First published 2006, SCSH Cost: £10 for additional copies / free download Description To mark the 40th anniversary of the film Cathy Come Home in Autumn 2006, SCSH created a special set of lesson plan. These have been distributed to every secondary school in Scotland. The full materials from the packs can be downloaded here. Usage To ensure every S4 pupil in Scotland knows the facts about homelessness and how to avoid it. Format Printed Type Lesson Plans etc. (for schools) Last Updated 12th Nov 2007 Weblink www.leavinghome.info/homesmart

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I'm Offski! (National) First published 2004, Scottish Council for Single Homeless Cost: Free Dowload Description A set of lesson plans on leaving home and housing education for use in schools. Each lesson plan is self-contained and comes with complete instructions. They are easy to print out and photocopy. Indicative timings provided. Usage Teachers (some also suitable for youth work settings) Format Printed Type Lesson Plans etc. (for schools) Last Updated 6th Jun 2005 Weblink www.leavinghome.info/im_offski.html

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Streets Ahead First published 2002, Scottish Council for Single Homeless Cost: £6.00 + £1.50 p&p Description The national guide to leaving home and housing for young people in Scotland. 23 individual booklets, each tackling a different aspect of leaving home, presented in CD storage case. Written and design for young people and in consultation with young people. Discounts available for large orders. Local Directory production services also available. Training available. More than 40,000 distributed since launch in 2003. Usage Schools, young people thinking about leaving home, care leavers preparing to move on, young tenants, homeless young people Format Printed Type Practical Information Last Updated 20th Oct 2006 Weblink www.scsh.org.uk

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Housemate First published 2001, Shelter Cost: Free Description A teachers guide to housing and homelessness intended for Scottish secondary school students. The resource includes activities and learning outcomes ties in with the education for citizenship cirriculum. All see the website information Usage Schools Format Printed Type Lesson Plans etc. (for schools) Last Updated 6th Jun 2005 Weblink www.housemate.org.uk

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Citizenship and the Law First published 2005, Glasgow City Council Cost: £85 Description Citizenship and the Law is a collaborative project between Strathclyde Police, Glasgow City Council, and neighbouring education authorities to create and publish resources in support for the work being done in schools to develop citizenship in young people. The packs aim to develop young people's capability for thoughtful and responsible participation in political, economic, social and cultural life. Usage Schools, Packs available for pre 5's, primary school, and secondary school age. Format Multimedia Type Lesson Plans etc. (for schools) Last Updated 6th Jun 2005 Weblink

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I'm Offski (Aberdeenshire) First published ----, 2004 Cost: n/a Description Specially adapted version of the I'm Offski lesson plans for use in Aberdeenshire. Includes special material on rural issues, e.g. the challenge of moving from a rural area to an urban area. Usage Teachers Format Printed Type Lesson Plans etc. (for schools) Last Updated 6th Jun 2005 Weblink

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Leaving Home in the Highlands Website First published 2007, The Calman Trust Cost: Free Description A website providing information on leaving home for young people living in the Highlands. Sections in the website include: leaving home, skills for living, mind and body, learning, your career. Usage For young people living in the Highlands who are thinking of leaving home or who have recently left home. Format Website Type Practical Information Last Updated 13th Nov 2007 Weblink www.leavinghomeinthehighlands.org

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