Topic: Personal Growth

Doorways: Kev – Thinking about leaving home? Kev is a Homeless Youth Specialist whose job it is to support young people and their families to help prevent homelessness. He takes us through what will happen if you go to the council for help, and what the reality is for young people trying to find accommodation.

Doorways: Sebastian’s father threw him out when he was just 17, so he went to the council for help. He thought that all he would have to do was fill out a form to get a council flat, but in reality he had to spend a difficult time in a mixed hostel and a houseshare. Sebastian shares his experiences and talks about his ambitions for the future.

Funded by Essex County Council.

Doorways: Sebastian

Video length - 06.07

Published date - Jan 2013

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Doorways: Holly left home at the age of 16 after a long period of stealing from her parents to fund a drug habit. She speaks frankly about her experiences in a “foyer” – supported housing for young people – and “sofa surfing” with her friends, and then back with her mother where she finally took the opportunity to turn her life around.

Funded by Essex County Council.

Doorways: Holly

Video length - 05.37

Published date - Jan 2013

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Doorways: Sophie became homeless at the age of 18 when, with both her parents suffering from serious illnesses, family life became increasingly difficult. Sophie describes her time on the streets and in supported housing as she gradually gets her life back together.

Funded by Essex County Council.

Doorways: Sophie

Video length - 05.32

Published date - Jan 2013

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Coping With The World Of Words

Dyslexia can affect anyone, no matter how intelligent a person is… but how does dyslexia affect different people? Michelle shares her experiences with having dyslexia and interviews some experts.

Coping With The World Of Words

Video length - 04.45

Published date - May 2011

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Poverty And Christianity

TrueTube visited Rev. Stephen Sichel of St. Matthew’s Church in Brixton to ask him about the Christian perspective on poverty.

Poverty And Christianity

Video length - 03.14

Published date - Dec 2010

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

What is Sacrifice?

What is most precious to you? What would you be willing to sacrifice? What have you sacrificed? Members of the public share their stories.

What is Sacrifice?

Video length - 02.30

Published date - Oct 2010

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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A love-struck Vinnie begins to neglect his friends. Doyle storms out of the house after a row with his father.

Being Victor Ep11

Video length - 07.39

Published date - Sep 2010

Keystage(s) - 4

Eva is heartbroken as the truth about Danny and Lesley’s relationship comes out. Vinnie gets close to Rachel.

Being Victor Ep10

Video length - 08.51

Published date - Sep 2010

Keystage(s) - 4

Eva and Vinnie try to work out how to cheer up Lesley, they also talk to Doyle about his lifestyle and discover a final warning from the college about the state of his work.