Europe Direct North East: Europe Direct is an information service run across the European Union with a central office in Brussels and lots of regional or local centres spread across all the member states. Durham County Council has been chosen to host the service for the North East of England. find out more>>
The Global Educators' Register is a database of former VSO volunteers who have lived in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Pacific and Caribbean regions. They are available to offer advice on promoting global awareness in schools. The site contains case studies and other materials and gives you the opportunity to find a partner school abroad. You can also arrange for global educators to visit your school and talk to your pupils.
Learning World - Each term the British Council Education and Training Group produces a magazine called Learning World. It is worth consulting for articles about international projects and for resources. You can email the British Council to be put on the mailing list, or alternatively read Learning World online
Find out how much impact your lifestyle is having on the world.
Europa Go! is a site with online games to help pupils learn about Europe and the countries of the European Union.
A 28-page booklet from Eurodesk with ideas to support European activities in the classroom.
The Scottish Eurodesk site gives access to information and free resources.
Money table - lists the currency of just about every country, along with its symbol and subdivision
Europa Easy Reading Corner - booklets that explain what the European Union is and what it does, as well as maps, posters and postcards and booklets about the EU for young people.