Topic: Health

Ivana’s Story

Ivana had breast reduction surgery after her breasts grew to an unmanageable size. Here she talks about the difference between having cosmetic surgery for health reasons, and going under the knife for the sake of vanity.

Ivana’s Story

Video length - 03.03

Published date - Jan 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Hardcore Sitting

Spina bifida sufferer Aaron ‘Wheels’ Fotheringham has caused quite a stir on YouTube with films of his back flips in skate parks in a wheel chair. He explains how he got into it and what he loves about it.

Hardcore Sitting

Video length - 02.57

Published date - Jan 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Downloadable resources

Myths Of Booze

True or false? Radio 1’s Dr Stuart Flanagan debunks the myths surrounding alcohol.

Myths Of Booze

Video length - 03.18

Published date - Dec 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Dumb Blokes

It’s a common stereotype that blondes are dumb. This public experiment, however, proves that it’s men who actually turn dumb when faced with a pretty blonde. Does being blonde make a difference to how men act around you? You be the judge!

Dumb Blokes

Video length - 01.04

Published date - Nov 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Straight Edge

A life without booze: boring to some, exhilarating to others. Some young people choose to opt for more positive ways of escape and relaxation.

Straight Edge

Video length - 02.44

Published date - Nov 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Downloadable resources

Emma Spiegal looked after her alcoholic mother throughout her teenage years, and then set up a charity called Coap to stop others feeling as isolated as she did.

My Alcoholic Mother

Video length - 04.27

Published date - Nov 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Downloadable resources

Spitalfields City Farm

How volunteering on a project such as the City Farm can help build communities, find jobs and develop stronger feelings of self-worth for individuals.