Preparing young people to vote starts in the classroom. Read our latest blog from Year 9 student Ja’Mari, where he highlights why Citizenship education helps young people take part in democracy with confidence: https://ow.ly/g0tJ50YuQqH
#CitizenshipEducation #Democracy #Votesat16
I welcome the government's decision to extend the vote to 16-year-olds.
Anyone claiming young people don’t care or understand about politics isn’t talking to them.
Extending the franchise should be accompanied by comprehensive civic and political education.
#VotesAt16
#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
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
Labour letting 16-year-olds vote is the right thing, for the wrong reasons.
Starmer & Farage once BOTH argued for a fair voting system, but as soon as they got close to power, they wanted it all for themselves!
Representation of the People Bill #VotesAt16
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.
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
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
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
Very proud that a campaign I became involved in as a result of the fantastic Oldham Youth Council proposing #votesat16 as my 2017 Private Members Bill is now making its way into law.🌹
Your support amongst young people is growing fast - might the Govt renege on its commitment to #votesat16 as a consequence (dressed up with some other spurious reason, of course...)???
Given the rise in popularity of the @greenparty.org.uk especially among young people - I predict that the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social govt will renege on manifesto commitment to #votesat16
Labour set to unleash 1.6M teen voters in 2026 - lowering age to 16! But average youth turnout sits at 65% vs 88% for boomers, will they show up?
#VotesAt16 #Youthquake #LabourReform
By the time of the 2027 Council and NI Assembly elections it will have been 15 years since the @niassembly.bsky.social voted in favour of #Votesat16 NI was the first place in the UK to vote this way and we will be one of the last to give this right to our young people! @votesat16ni.bsky.social
Our seminar on #citizenship #education and votes at 16 is now available to watch on YouTube. Lots of great questions from our audience, including from young people who are living through this big change in the UK #voting system. #votesat16 #democracy
Give it a watch:
How are your local communities preparing for #VotesAt16?
Votes at 16 — a long-time Green Party policy — looks set to happen by the next general election.
A new report shows young people are informed, engaged and ready.
It’s time to trust them with the vote.
#VotesAt16 #Democracy
"We need to see every school prioritise Citizenship in the curriculum and not sideline it' @moorsee.bsky.social speaking to Teaching Times. Watch the full interview here: ow.ly/58bJ50X6WUm #Votesat16 #TeachingCitizenship #DemocracyEducation
Following her article for Teaching Times in August, @moorsee.bsky.social spoke to Oliver Sullivan to share her perspective on what #Votesat16 means for education, democracy, and the future of Citizenship teaching. Watch it here: ow.ly/Kush50X2Eks
Young people who begin voting at 16 are more likely to stay voters for life. We can’t wait to see that energy in UK elections 🗳️ #v16 #VotesAt16
ACT's @moorsee.bsky.social recently spoke to @SchoolsWeek on #Votesat16 & the future of Citizenship education. Additional insights from ACT teachers, underlining why high-quality Citizenship is vital for young people: ow.ly/WgFj50WWCsK
As we welcome the 25th cohort of #Citizenshipeducation student teachers @ioe.bsky.social great to see colleagues & @uclalumni.bsky.social mentor @schoolsweek.bsky.social on the importance of the subject #MakeSpaceforCitizenship #votesat16 now is the time @ukparliament.parliament.uk invested in it!
🗳️ With #VotesAt16 coming to the UK, are we preparing young people to engage meaningfully in #democracy?
Read the blog by Isabel Edwards Buesa 👇
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment... #CitizenshipEducation #EqualAccess
With #Votesat16 on the horizon, delivering high-quality #CitizenshipEd is crucial. Join ACT as a School & College member to access resources, CPD & all you need to prepare your students to become active citizens – and save you hours of time planning: ow.ly/kxkp50WTFY8
Ahead of #Votesat16, ensuring your students are ready to participate in democracy is vital. S&C membership gives you access to CPD, ready-to-use resources & a national support network – helping you deliver impactful #CitizenshipEd confidently. ow.ly/H5ok50WMf4u
Misinformation is prevalent on social media. Young people need to be taught critical thinking skills to navigate it. If #Votesat16 is to work, it must be backed by high-quality Citizenship education in every school and college. ow.ly/Zlha50WMeQG
We empower educators and schools to inspire active, engaged citizens through high-quality Citizenship teaching. At ACT, we specialise in providing tailored support and expert guidance to help you succeed.
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The no. of students sitting #GCSECitizenshipStudies in 2025 has risen compared to 2024, but remains less than a quarter of the avg. entries seen before 2010. With #Votesat16 on the way, it’s time to #MakeSpaceforCitizenship in every school: ow.ly/UTbv50WJwPM #GCSEResultsDay
New research shows students who take GCSE Citizenship Studies are more likely to trust politicians, the media & government — highlighting the impact of structured, high-quality Citizenship education on democratic trust. Read more 👉 ow.ly/Jm1050WyJJy #Votesat16
