Introducing Infocow

Introducing...

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Infocow Free to use resourceAimed at young people aged 14-193 key features :

• Links to sources of inspiration and information to help young people take advantage of their rights and entitlements

• Gives specific rights information related on your search

• Is sociable: people, vote, comment and suggest resources. Can link to Facebook so people share useful sites between friends

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•What does Infocow cover?

Anything that can:

support young people to explore their interests and aspirations

become more aware of their entitlements

9 main ‘theme’ areas...

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Creativity and Arts

Participationand Voice

Work and learning opportunities

Play and RecreationStaying safe

Health and Well Being

Identity, Respect, Equality

Community and environment

Friendships, relationshipsand support

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Write search term and use the filters to narrow the search

Create a profile and link it to your Facebook account to share useful linksVote and comment on sites

Suggest new sites

Lots of different links, information, video

Specific rights information related to the search term

Where can you use ?

• In and out of ‘formal’ settings • Informal tool to support young people in exploring their lives• Formal Education

- PSHE- Citizenship

• Extended services – support connecting young people to a ‘varied menu of activities’

• Part of youth engagement– connecting young people to opportunities, and extending staff knowledge

• Sharing your own resources • And..?

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Get in touch to find out more! www.infocow.org.uk

[email protected] twitter.com/kieronkirkland

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