Teaching resources

Co-operate to Succeed provides a range of resource packs on co-operation available for teachers engaged in Enterprise in Education and other subjects. Contact CETS for more information. They are suitable for a range of age groups, and can be adapted for different uses and situations. All of the resource packs can be adapted for use with pupils with Special Educational Needs. Links to the schools curriculum are highlighted within the packs.

Primary school level

Health for Wealth

An informative and enjoyable resource pack which combines healthy eating with co-operation. Developed and designed with specialist input from two Primary teachers currently working within Scottish schools. You can download this resource free of charge, or contact us to buy a hard copy.

Co-operate for Change

A resource pack on fair trade, which examines where our food comes from. Includes case studies, games and activities; ideas for action and checklist for making your school fair-trade friendly; teaching resources, lesson plans and workshops. This resource can be obtained free of charge from the Co-operative College.

Secondary school level

Enterprise with Ethics

This resource pack for Scottish secondary schools is a stimulating teaching aid, which promotes ethics within enterprise in schools. The pack includes co-operation and leadership activities as well as co-operative and social enterprise case studies. You can download this resource free of charge, or contact us to buy a hard copy.

Extra-curricular

Young Co-operatives

The Co-operative College website has details about this exciting educational programme for secondary pupils. This recently updated resource will encompass a wider range of business models with a strong ethical aspect, including a horticultural model as well as the familiar fairtrade model. CETS welcomes the opportunity to support the use of this programme in Scotland through CPD or mentoring.

When Values Meet Vision

CETS resource pack for those young people who want to set up their own trading co-op. The materials cover all stages of the process, from developing the trading idea through to establishing all of the elements of the co-operative enterprise. Although this resource can support curriculum for excellence, it can also be used outwith the classroom. You can download this resource free of charge, or contact us to buy a hard copy.