#WelcometoYourVoteWeek runs 9–15 March 2026 with the theme: Why Voting Matters. Join schools & youth groups nationwide to explore why voting matters and how it shapes young people’s lives. Learn more: https://ow.ly/gTnF50Yr7SM
#Votesat16 #Elections #Citizenship
How do you vote in an election?
This lesson helps students understand:
• different ways people can vote
• where to find information about candidates
• what happens at a polling station
A great lesson for #WelcometoYourVoteWeek 2026: https://ow.ly/HhAI50Yr7E2
A new 10-point plan for #ClimateEducation in England has been launched🪴Experts say curriculum reform must be backed by support for teachers, resources and exam specs to ensure every young person learns about #ClimateChange and #Sustainability: https://ow.ly/1rsa50Yr7gr
It’s #WelcometoYourVoteWeek 2026! 🗳️ Schools across the country are helping students explore why democracy and voting matter. Find out more and explore classroom resources: https://ow.ly/6mgv50Yr70a
Save the date! Join us on 3 July 2026 at the V&A for the ACT Teaching Citizenship Conference 2026. This year's conference a key moment for Citizenship, as the subject is due to become statutory from KS1. Find out more about the event: https://ow.ly/QcWc50YqUcj #ACTCON26
In this article in Issue 61 of #TeachingCitizenship, discover how #simulations like #ModelUnitedNations and local council role-plays can transform abstract political concepts into engaging, real-world learning experiences. Read the full article pp.30-31: https://ow.ly/BZtY50Ypxea
The #RepresentationofthePeopleBill has its 2nd reading in Parliament this week. If passed, the Bill would give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in UK elections. Find out what the Bill means in practice, and how to prepare students for #Votesat16: https://ow.ly/2aAx50Ypx8c
#WelcometoYourVote Week runs 9–15 March 2026 with the theme Why Voting Matters. Led by the Electoral Commission it helps teachers & youth leaders support young people to explore why voting counts and the impact their vote can have. Find out more: https://ow.ly/g8lW50YoYKX
AQA is looking for passionate Citizenship teachers to join its Teacher Panel - a trusted group that informs qualification design, guides future developments, and helps improve assessment for classrooms nationwide. Find out more about how to get involved: https://ow.ly/ztp450YoYGo
Great to be in Parliament this evening for the APPG Women in Parliament #IWD event.
ACT is proud to support this initiative and to take forward the teaching resources from the G-EPIC Project, helping schools continue to build girls’ political confidence.
#CitizenshipEducation
Today is #ZeroDiscriminationDay, a that highlights the right of everyone to live a full and productive life, and live it with dignity. This year's theme is 'People first' and brings attention to discrimination that affects access to healthcare and violates rights.
ACT is pleased to be partnering with the Electoral Commission on a new programme supporting democratic education across all phases. We’ll be developing classroom resources, guidance and CPD to help educators teach democracy with confidence. Find out more: https://ow.ly/WuwQ50YkwvJ
Teaching courts & the #JusticeSystem doesn’t have to be complex. This on-demand CPD brings experts from the Supreme Court, National Justice Museum & classroom together to boost subject knowledge, tackle misconceptions & build confidence. From £10: https://ow.ly/mA4z50YkwqF
Help students explore the #RuleofLaw, #Rights, #Justice & #Equality through real-world case studies and collaborative activities, including the Equality Act 2010 and Awaab’s Law. Access with School & College membership: https://ow.ly/wAoJ50YkwnX
#RuleofLaw #Equality
Save the date! On 3 July 2026, the ACT Teaching Citizenship Conference comes to the V&A as we celebrate 25 years of ACT. Join educators nationwide to explore the future of Citizenship education at a time of national change. Find out more: https://ow.ly/SJ7Q50YkwlQ
Last night ACT gave oral evidence to the APPG inquiry into #VotesAt16 at the House of Commons.
Sera Shortland (Chair of ACT Council & Head of Citizenship, The Herewoode Academy) spoke on why #Votesat16 must be backed by high-quality #CitizenshipEducation taught by specialists.
Join the Electoral Commission in supporting young people to learn about democracy & voting. #WelcometoYourVote Week runs 9–15 March 2026 with the theme Why Voting Matters - exploring why voting counts and its impact on everyday life.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/3IQY50YkvZB
Votes at 16 is set to reshape youth democratic participation. ACT will support teachers with trusted guidance and classroom resources so students can engage with confidence. Stay updated: https://ow.ly/ScKl50Ygvum #CitizenshipEducation #VotesAt16
How did Citizenship become part of the national curriculum? Explore its development in this short course featuring insights from Liz Moorse. Free for members. Learn more: https://ow.ly/NLrW50Ygvlc #CitizenshipEducation
The #RepresentationofthePeopleBill has been introduced to Parliament and proposes #Votesat16, simpler registration and expanded voter ID. ACT will provide ongoing support for teachers to help students understand what’s changing and how it impacts them: https://ow.ly/LUpK50Ygvg4
Help students understand how voting really works. Our KS3 lesson How do you vote in an election? explores voting methods, polling stations and how voters can choose candidates. Access it: https://ow.ly/xTGR50Ygvhl #CitizenshipEducation #TeachingResources
Big changes are coming to UK elections From #Votesat16 to simpler registration and updated ID rules, a once-in-a-generation shift is underway. Explore our guide supporting teachers to help students understand what’s changing and how it will affect them: https://ow.ly/8uSt50Ygv8n
Are elections the best way to decide who runs the country? This engaging Citizenship unit helps students explore UK elections and voting systems. Part of ACT’s Model Core Curriculum: https://ow.ly/OOGz50Ybyhm
#CitizenshipEd #Democracy #Elections #VotesAt16
In this article for Teaching Citizenship, Ben Kisby explores how countries that have lowered the voting age show young people are ready to vote - when supported by high-quality Citizenship education. Pp.22-24: https://ow.ly/fNHn50YbybJ
ACT recently spoke with @thefea.bsky.social on strengthening Citizenship in the national curriculum. As the subject becomes statutory in primary, the focus must now turn to implementation and support for schools. Read the bulletin: https://ow.ly/CPPr50Yby8l
Want to build girls’ confidence, political voice & sense of agency? Explore the G-EPIC Year 9 resources developed by the University of Roehampton helping students understand politics, challenge stereotypes & learn how to create real change. Take a look: https://ow.ly/G5wq50YbxVP #Citizenship
Tonight @moorsee.bsky.social will be speaking at the Education Insights event at We the Curious in Bristol, exploring how teachers can make #Citizenship education engaging and relevant to students. We look forward to hearing updates from the event. https://ow.ly/Tu4n50Yby0A
Not sure where to start when implementing Citizenship education at primary? Liz Moorse sets out some key next steps schools can take to take to help get wheels in motion ahead of statutory provision at KS1 and KS2 in this article for Headteacher Update: https://ow.ly/WKtL50Y83I0
What tools can we use to challenge injustice in our communities? This unit supports students to explore how individuals and groups take action through campaigning, grassroots movements and legal change. Available to School & College Members: https://ow.ly/c5wz50Y83Vo
What tools can we use to challenge injustice in our communities? This unit supports students to explore how individuals and groups take action through campaigning, grassroots movements and legal change. Available to School & College Members: https://ow.ly/ZEJx50Y83SF
