Free Schools based Internet Resources
- yfc.co.uk/what-we-do/church-resources/ethos - a collection of free to use videos aimed at youngadults.
- request.org.uk–A yfc resource containing high quality films, images, interactive features and age appropriate text, RE:quest is accessible to pupils of all ages and abilities, from infants to GCSE and standards students. It is both an ideal classroom resource and an easy-to-use tool for students’ own independent learning. The additional Teachers’ Section contains printable teaching ideas, multi-media resources, training material and updated seasonal content that complement the main RE:quest site.
- myfishbites.com - Christian youth work free resources: school assemblies, sessions, games and exercises,prayer,quiet-times, sketches,talks,technical info, parables, creative ideas,small group sessions,points from movies,meditatures,free audioand atraining section.
- biblebasedassemblies.com – Scripture Union resource with assembly plans sectioned by key stages.
- Scriptureunion.org.uk – Search for Schoolslive. SchoolsLiveprovides Bible-based resources for Christian groups in schools, and puts a wealth of activities and ideas for your work with children and young people at your fingertips. The material on SchoolsLiveis divided into three brands,SUPA clubsfor use in primary schools, re:source 11–14sandre:source 14+both for use in secondary schools.Within the 11-14 and 14+ brands, there are also activities aimed at those who are less familiar with the Bible and church. These activities are called Base Camp.
- cafesundae.co.uk – A café church style fresh expression of church aimed at teenagers. Each session is highly multi-media and requires some skill. All the resources for the sessions are created for you to download.
- Youthworkresource.com - Providing quality and relevant resources to equip you in your youth work, schools ministry andresidential work.
- Schoolswork.co.uk - a whole range of schools work resources including assembly ideas, lesson plans and resources for small groups.
- Prayerspacesinschools.com - A fantastic resource of workshopsthat encourage young people to explore faith.
- Assemblies.org.uk - A selection of primary and secondary assembly resources
- freewebs.com/crfschool - Christian Resources for Schools– This site has a selection of assemblies and Christian Union plans plus some multi-media from a schools worker based in a multi-faith school.
Claire Brown, Children and Youth Co-coordinator, Boulton St Mary’s Church
Youth Work Links and Resources
All links, plus more are available on in Youthwork/resources
101 Fun ideas forworking with Young People – An excellent download resource from Bath & Wells
Dare2engageis a network of teachers and practitioners in 16-19 education who share a common aim to develop newand innovative resources for RE and spiritual development. They have an excellent website with lots of ideas and Resources.
42 – Urban SaintsA 42 day devotional from Urban Saints to encourage a deeper relationship with God, great for those at the start of their journey with Christ, or those who would like some time of refreshment.
Mimic – Urban SaintsDo you want to learn to live like Jesus? Do you want to be a world changer? This is a great FREE discipleship course from Urban Saints, encouraging our young people to become who God wants them to be.
Light is Scripture Union’s range of resources to help you run fun, flexible and exciting Bible-based sessions for children and young people. Perfect for Sunday School and Junior Church settings, Light equips you with all you need to teach and disciple your groups in a way that works for you.
Light-LiveAs well as print resources Scripture Union has tons of FREE downloadable items- all you need to do isregister and Log-In.
The Collective A new free Christian worship album which is absolutely fantastic. Worth the download.
Alistair Langton, Derby Diocesan Youth Adviser