FAME ASYLUM

PROGRAMME AIMS

To raise awareness of:

• the situation of young asylum seekers
• the discrimination they face
• the media's role in manipulating our views on style and fashions
• the importance of identity, religion and culture
• personal and social responsibilities in an inclusive Britain.

CURRICULUM RELEVANCE

Scotland

The programme is relevant for National Qualifications in Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, Media Studies, Modern Studies, and Personal and Social Education (all levels).

It can also be used in recent initiatives in Citizenship, and Personal and Social Education. Teachers should check current guidelines. In particular, the programme will support National Qualifications (all levels).

England and Wales

This programme is relevant for examined courses in Citizenship, Sociology, Media Studies, General Studies, and aspects of RE. It is also useful for the following aspects of PSHE and Citizenship in the National Curriculum:

• PSHE / PSE KS4
  Knowledge, skills and understanding 3: Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people. Sections a, c, d
• Citizenship KS4
  Knowledge, skills and understanding 1: Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens. Sections a, b, g
  Knowledge, skills and understanding 2: Developing skills of enquiry and communication. Sections a, b, c.

Northern Ireland

• GCSE (CCEA) Social and Environmental Studies, and Media Studies
• A / AS Sociology, General Studies
• KS4 Learning for Life and Work (Local and Global Citizenship Strand): Human Rights and Social Responsibility.