key_stages: Key Stage 4 (Age 14-16)

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.

Abortion: A Male Perspective

Video length - 02.52

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Culture and Abortion

Different cultures and religions have very different attitudes towards abortion. This film examines some of the various ideas held on this controversial subject by people from different backgrounds.

Culture and Abortion

Video length - 03.17

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

My Decision: The Philosopher

Laura investigates what rights women have when it comes to abortion, and whether she agrees with those rights or not. Here she talks to a philosopher about his opinion.

My Decision: The Philosopher

Video length - 03.47

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Life After Jail

A crime reduction expert, a social worker, a convicted heroin addict and an ex youth offender discuss the realities of life during and after prison. What help and support do criminals receive in prison and after? Is prison really the most effective way of stopping criminals from re-offending?

Life After Jail

Video length - 03.31

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Mind The Gap

A young woman and a much older divorcee tell us about the 15 year gap in their relationship. What was the reaction from friends and parents and why did they decide to stick it out? Does age matter when it comes to romantic relationships?