introducing infocow
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An Introduction to Infocow - a free resource for young people. Infocow links to hundreds of different websites and sources of information that can help make positive changes, whether that’s finding out what to do after GCSEs, or what the first steps are to leaving home.Presentation by Kieron KirklandTRANSCRIPT
Introducing...
www.infocow.org.uk
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
www.infocow.org.uk
•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...
www.infocow.org.uk
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
www.infocow.org.uk
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..?
www.infocow.org.uk
www.futurelab.org.uktwitter.com/futurelabedu
Get in touch to find out more! www.infocow.org.uk
[email protected] twitter.com/kieronkirkland