key_stages: Key Stage 4 (Age 14-16)

Getting Into Space

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a space scientist. She talks about how she got into her job, what her average day entails, and what her career dreams are.

Getting Into Space

Video length - 04.46

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Get Real

Goldie gives his views on how the internet is a ‘velvet claw’, entrapping society and disempowering us. He believes that our relationship with cyber space is preventing us from engaging with the issues of the real world.

Get Real

Video length - 01.51

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Success Or Happiness?

How much impact does our job have on our well being and happiness? Justin, a school leaver, asks if we often sacrifice happiness for success not because of what we want, but due to a fear of judgement by others.

Success Or Happiness?

Video length - 03.54

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Loyalty To Queen Or God?

Imam Asim Hafiz, a Muslim Chaplain, debates whether it’s always possible to be loyal to your country and loyal to your religion as well.

Loyalty To Queen Or God?

Video length - 02.22

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Be Your Own Boss

Adam set up his own business at 17. Now aged 21 he runs a number of successful companies. Here he gives advice to Natalie, who has completed a law degree and has decided to start her own business.

Be Your Own Boss

Video length - 04.25

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Degree Vs. Training

Nowadays young people are told that they have to go to university. What are the options? Can we succeed without a degree? The producer of Big Brother would say so…

Degree Vs. Training

Video length - 04.28

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4 and 5

My Decision: The Priest’s View

Laura investigates what rights women have when it comes to abortion, and tries to work out how she feels. Here she talks to a priest about his opinion.

My Decision: The Priest’s View

Video length - 03.29

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Reannon’s Story

Reannon had an abortion as a young woman. Here she talks about the emotional pain of having the abortion, explaining that it took a while for her to heal after it. She discusses the support she required to get through the challenges the period posed.

Reannon’s Story

Video length - 06.00

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Bryony’s Story

Bryony got pregnant when she was a student, and did not feel that she was in a good position to bring up a child.

Bryony’s Story

Video length - 04.49

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Abortion: A Male Perspective

Jack talks about his girlfriend’s abortion. Having taken precautions which failed, the couple found themselves in a difficult situation and had to decide how they felt about abortion. Jack explains why he believes it should be the woman’s decision, but admits that he would have found it hard not to influence her decision if it had differed from his.