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A group of young people standing together inside a large parliamentary chamber, with wooden desks, high ceilings, and distinctive modern architecture in the background.

A group of young people standing together inside a large parliamentary chamber, with wooden desks, high ceilings, and distinctive modern architecture in the background.

That's a wrap on this year's #WelcometoYourVote Week! The Youth Voice Network for Scotland celebrated with a trip to the Scottish Parliament 🤝🎉

Please keep the conversations going about why voting matters and register to vote before 20 April! 📆

Thanks to @electoralcommission.org.uk

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Welcome to Your Vote Week 2026 is all about why voting matters. Whether it’s learning how voting impacts your everyday life or having your say on the issues that matter most to you, there are lots of ways to get involved. Don’t miss out and get involved! #WelcometoYourVote

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Keen to learn more about democracy and voting 🎉🗳️? Look no further: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/welcome-your... #WelcomeToYourVote

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This week is Welcome to Your Vote Week, the perfect time to build your understanding of why voting matters and how to take part in our democracy.
You can learn more about voting and democracy with these resources: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/welcome-your... #WelcomeToYourVote

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Next to a black and white photo of a young man smiling facing forward with a green background are the words Welcome to your vote week.  The Electoral Commission logo is in the top left corner, and the words Your Vote Matters, don't lose it, are in the top right corner.  The word Welcome is repeated four times in large font across the right side of the image.

Next to a black and white photo of a young man smiling facing forward with a green background are the words Welcome to your vote week. The Electoral Commission logo is in the top left corner, and the words Your Vote Matters, don't lose it, are in the top right corner. The word Welcome is repeated four times in large font across the right side of the image.

We’re taking part in the Electoral Commission Welcome to Your Vote Week 2026.

This year's theme is ‘why voting matters’.

Find out more and sign up to get your free downloadable resources at https://orlo.uk/dstF3 #WelcomeToYourVote

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Welcome to Your Vote Week School and youth groups across the UK join us every year to celebrate democracy. Throughout Welcome to Your Vote Week, they deliver democratic education with their students and young people.

We’re taking part in @ElectoralCommUK Welcome to Your Vote Week 2026. This year's theme is ‘why voting matters’. Find out more and sign up to get your free downloadable resources at www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/re... #WelcomeToYourVote @ElectoralCommUK

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Welcome to Your Vote Week 2026 | News | Children in Scotland Latest news from Children in Scotland –

It's #WelcomeToYourVote Week 🙌

Members of the Youth Voice Network for Scotland have been busy creating new resources and content to help more young people understand why voting matters ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2026 🗳️

childreninscotland.org.uk/news-article...

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Phil, Ellie and Charlie stood behind the Green Desk

Phil, Ellie and Charlie stood behind the Green Desk

Phil and Charlie with a Your Vote Matter signs

Phil and Charlie with a Your Vote Matter signs

Great to be at Crosskeys today talking with young people at the #WelcomeToYourVote #CroesoidDyBleidas event on behalf of @walesgreenparty.bsky.social 💚✊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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With the Senedd election on 7 May, it is important to know what you can vote for and how to register to vote.

This #WelcomeToYourVote Week (9 - 15 March), take a look @electoralcommission.org.uk information to find out more about how to register:

www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/re...

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Today is the start of Welcome to Your Vote Week 🎉🗳️ We’re going to be support this campaign to make sure young people understand why voting matters/know how they can have their say. #WelcomeToYourVote
@ElectoralCommUK

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We’re supporting the Electoral Commission’s Welcome to Your Vote Week 2026, Mon 9 March - Sun 15 March. It's all about supporting young people to have the knowledge they need to get involved in democracy and elections.
Look out for our daily messages promoting this campaign #WelcomeToYourVote

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#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

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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

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From voter registration to results analysis, parallel elections let students experience the full electoral process. Last year 30,000 students took part in ACT's Parallel Election Project. See how they voted 👉 https://bit.ly/3DGsyLL #WelcomeToYourVote

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Helping young people navigate mis & disinformation is key to high-quality democratic education. Our 'Conspiracy Theories in the Classroom' guide by Jeremy Hayward & Gemma Gronland offers practical advice for teachers. Available for Individual & S&C members: https://bit.ly/3XDuFH0 #WelcometoYourVote

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We’re taking part in @electoralcommission.org.uk Welcome to Your Vote Week 2025.

This year's theme is get informed and get involved. Find out more and sign up to get your free downloadable resources at www.electoralcommission.org.uk/welcome-your...

#WelcomeToYourVote

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Explore this unit of work, looking at voting systems, how elections shape government, and how free & fair elections are upheld in the UK vs. less democratic countries. Free for School & College members: https://bit.ly/3QXGjZw #WelcomeToYourVote

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We were also joined by Cabinet Secretary Jayne Bryant MS who spoke about the Welsh Government's activity in this area.

Thank you to Sioned Williams, MS for sponsoring our event this afternoon and for the continued support

#WelcometoYourVote

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Its #WelcometoYourVote week and new research from the @electoralcommission.org.uk has found that nearly three quarters of those surveyed (72%) wanted to be taught more about politics and democracy.

A year out from the Senedd elections, worryingly only 15% knew a lot about what the Senedd does.

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How does voting shape government? Understanding the electoral system helps students see how votes count & the role of political parties. Our curriculum briefing breaks it down—available for Individual & School/College members 👉 https://bit.ly/41F48u4 #WelcomeToYourVote

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Today we look back at Liz Moorse's contribution to the @ConUnitUCL panel on ‘Making a Success of Votes at 16’ & the importance of quality #CitizenshipEd to empower young voters. Watch the discussion & read the overview 👉 https://bit.ly/3DrvoEs/ #WelcomeToYourVote

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Young Voices on Democracy Discover what over 2,500 young people across the UK think about voting, politics, and democracy - and how access to democratic education can make a difference.

Discover how young people feel about voting, politics, and elections: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/yo...

#WelcometoYourVote

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A poster with the words This Welcome to Your Vote Week, it's all about getting informed and getting involved. There are two further boxes of text, one saying Access trustworthy information about democracy and elections, the other saying Take steps to get involved in your local community.

A poster with the words This Welcome to Your Vote Week, it's all about getting informed and getting involved. There are two further boxes of text, one saying Access trustworthy information about democracy and elections, the other saying Take steps to get involved in your local community.

The Electoral Commission has published their new resources for #WelcometoYourVote Week 2025, including mis and disinformation resources developed in partnership with Shout Out UK.

Link: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/welcome-your...

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Thanks to @electoralcommission.org.uk for the #welcometoyourvote breakfast event today at UK Parliament - great to chat with so many there about the importance of #NCcitizenship and our #parallelelection model for schools

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a poster with the image of a young man alongside text that reads: Welcome to your Vote Week is Here - we're supporting young people to get informed and get involved with democracy

a poster with the image of a young man alongside text that reads: Welcome to your Vote Week is Here - we're supporting young people to get informed and get involved with democracy

#WelcometoYourVote Week 2025 is encouraging young people all over the UK to "Get informed and get involved" in democracy. @electoralcommission.org.uk have resources for young people and educators to use to learn how to be informed and engage in politics and democracy.

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Our unit 'Who runs the United Kingdom?' is a ready-to-go set of lessons that introduces Y7 students to #Parliament, #government and devolved power. Take a look & see how it can help engage students in the democratic systems in the UK: https://bit.ly/3uPULv6 #WelcomeToYourVote

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Understanding the political system & constitution is key to #CitizenshipEd. Our Political System & Constitution curriculum briefing breaks down the key concepts — available for Individual/S&C members 👉 https://bit.ly/3rvtj4f #WelcomeToYourVote

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Resources for young people Find out about our resources for 14-18 year olds

Welcome to Your Vote Week!📥

This week is all about empowering young people to feel confident in having their say in democracy.

Find out more about how to get involved👇

#WelcomeToYourVote

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It’s Welcome to Your Vote Week! Led by @electoralcommission #WelcomeToYourVote Week aims to celebrate democracy and empower young voters with the knowledge and confidence to vote - crucial to the potential introduction of votes at 16. Get involved 👉 https://bit.ly/4kDOAzt

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Today is the start of Welcome to Your Vote Week 🥳🗳️

Throught the week we'll be sharing some information to make sure young people feel confident to get involved with democracy.

You can learn more about democracy here: buff.ly/4gXSUGS
#WelcomeToYourVote

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