1. You in the UK Southbank Presentation 4 th November 2013 Nancy Dickinson & Valeria Fleury Making the Most of Life in London WWW.FOCUS-INFO.ORG

2. The United Kingdom England 84% Scotland 8% Wales 5% N. Ireland 3% 63 million inhabitants direct.gov WWW.FOCUS-INFO.ORG

3. Who’s in Charge? UK: Constitutional Monarchy Queen: Head of State Prime minister: Head of Government Shadow Cabinet Parties/ Coalition Government Mayor of London: Boris Johnson WWW.FOCUS-INFO.ORG

4. 32 London Boroughs Councils & the City of London Corporation WWW.FOCUS-INFO.ORG

5. London 7.3 residents 42- per cent of the working population in London was born overseas. 1/4 if babies born in London have mothers born abroad Centre of time World's most famous Parliament Financial hub Leader in freedom of speech and thought Cultural centre Musical and literary heritage

6. Education in the UK Education basics / state v private (7%) British v IB (ages) Day Nursery – 3 months + Nursery School 2-1/2 - 5 years Pre-Prep School/ Primary 4 - 8 years Prep School/ Primary 8 - 11/13 years Senior School/ Secondary 11/ 13 – 18 years Common entrance (private schools) 11/ 13 years Children choose GCSE subjects - 14 years GCSE exams - 16 years A Level exams or IB Diploma -18 years 49.3% of British entered higher education (The Guardian April 2013) WWW.FOCUS-INFO.ORG

7. Time to explore Educational courses Volunteer Work for a charity Return to work/Portable Career Join a club Just simply explore WWW.FOCUS-INFO.ORG

8. The Season & more Trooping the Colour Ascot Proms Henley Chelsea Flower Show Epsom Derby Glyndebourne Opera Louis Vuitton Classic Wimbledon Cartier International Polo Cowes Week Silverstone Races WWW.FOCUS-INFO.ORG

9. And for free… Art First Thursdays Open House London Markets Museums & galleries Music Open spaces WWW.FOCUS-INFO.ORG

10. Getting to know the British Reserved (stiff upper lip) Polite Traditional Fair Queue Sorry WWW.FOCUS-INFO.ORG

11. Language differences/ expressions 300+ languages spoken What the British Say What the British mean What foreigners understand WWW.FOCUS-INFO.ORG

12. London Smartphone Apps London TubeMap & London Tube Status Bus checker London Cycle Hailo City mapper London Famous London Secret London Yplan Haystacks WWW.FOCUS-INFO.ORG

13. Useful Websites www.direct.gov.uk www.londoncouncils.gov.uk www.london.gov.uk www.tfl.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk www.liverycompanies.com www.wfac.org www.charityjob.co.uk www.jobsincharities.co.uk www.do-it.org.uk www.ncvo-vol.org.uk www.ofsted.gov.uk www.visitlondon.com www.londonopenhouse.org WWW.FOCUS-INFO.ORG

14. Explore & Enjoy London WWW.FOCUS-INFO.ORG