Schools and Colleges

This section is designed for teachers and those working with young people.

You will find information on the Consumer Council's annual schools' competitions - the Schools Poster Competition, Young Consumers Competition (Quiz and Newsletter), more then 200 links to education materials, tried and tested lesson plans, quizzes, activities and information on the curriculum for teachers of all subjects.

Consumer Council research shows that there are particularly low levels of consumer awareness among young people. Consumer education can develop the knowledge, understanding and skills that young people need to live in a modern consumer society.