English

Help develop S1-3 story writing through touch, taste, sight, smell and sound with cooksley’s stepped worksheet. For older pupils, Saralouised has shared a creative writing activity to stimulate ideas for characters, which links nicely to Of Mice and Men coursework.

Enterprise

Who Runs This Place? is a website and DVD by Team Video Productions, with video clips of business leaders being interviewed by 16 to 17-year-olds from schools, colleges and a young offenders’ institution. Good for stimulating class discussion, developing research skills and engaging with economic issues.

Media

The British Student Film Festival is looking for the best young cinematic talent. Films must be under five minutes long and submitted by 31 January. Awards for best director, cinematography, screenplay and animation. Screenings will take place in London, Liverpool, Newcastle and Bristol in April.