Schools and Young Consumers

• Ask CEdRIC
• The Smart Shoppers Guide
• Consumer Quiz
• Devon's Action and Awareness Campaign
• Talk to Frank

Ask CEdRIC (Consumer Education Resource and Information Centre)

"Ask CEdRIC" aims to provide consumer educators and teachers with all they need to teach the consumer education related aspects of the Citizenship curriculum.

Ask CEdRIC has areas suitable for KS1- 4 and has been designed to fit in with the Citizenship curriculum and the National Consumer Education Partnership framework.

The "Ask CEdRIC" Website has been developed by Cambridgeshire County Council with the support of Department of Trade and Industry.

The Smart Shoppers Guide

A complete course designed for students of 14 years and above, which can be utilised for Special Educational Needs. Whether you are a teacher or a student or simply want to test your knowledge on consumer matters, this teaching resource aims to give a basic grounding in consumer rights to enable you to make considered choices.

This resource was written by Essex County Council Trading Standards and has been adapted for the Internet by Oxfordshire County Council Trading Standards Service.

Consumer Quiz

Test your consumer skills in our weekly quiz.

Devon's Action and Awareness Campaign

An education programme which mainly targets 12-14 year olds. It is a multi-agency approach, raising awareness of the dangers associated with young peoples abuse of alcohol, cigarettes and solvents.

Talk to Frank

Drugs are illegal - talking about them isn't.  'Talk to Frank' is a free confidential drugs information and advice service.  Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.