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We were honoured to be joined by MPs, members of the House of Lords, teachers, youth practitioners, young people and the Minister for Democracy @rushanaraa for our Launch of the #RoadmaptoVotesat16 in @ukparliament 🤩

The resounding takeaway from the event was undoubtedly the importance of youth voice and engagement💪 what an inspiring group of young people from partner organisations including @politicsproject @partnership4younglondon @youthfocusnw @nationalyouthagency @politics_in_action @vote16uk @officialsyp @youthworkunityh
@bgcwales @mylifemysay @advocacyacademy @nus_uk 😮‍💨

The recommendations in the Roadmap explore the best ways to support the effective implementation of #votesat16!

Thank you to everyone who joined us today and everyone who has supported and contributed to the Roadmap- this was a huge joint effort 👏

Click the link in our bio to read the full report 🔗

@rushanaraa @chriswardmp @forster_will @nataliebennettgreen @politicsproject

#RoadmaptoVotesat16 #Democracy #youth #education #youthpolitics #ukpolitics #westminster #ukparliament taken in Houses of Parliament by @democracyclassroom

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🚨Launching: A Roadmap to Votes at 16 🚨

Today, @democracyclassroom are launching the #RoadmaptoVotesat16 in Parliament with the Democracy Minister @rushanaraa 📣

📘 The report lays out 16 key recommendations to make lowering the voting age meaningful – from democratic education in schools, to youth-led action, to tackling misinformation.

🌟 Backed by 40 organisations including Association for Citizenship Teaching, Assocation of Colleges, Democracy Club, Education Scotland, @_i.have.a.voice_ @mylifemysay @nus_uk @nationalyouthagency, Network of Regional Youth Work Units @youthworkunityh @shoutoutuk_official @politicsproject @uk.youth @bgcwales @electoralreform @_thefea @mysociety_org, My Vote My Voice, National Association for Managers of Student Services, @niyouthforum @partnership4younglondon @politics_in_action @officialsyp @econ_foundation @youthfocusnw

👉 Read the full report here: https://docsend.com/view/9nnhamtp8c9re77q and via the link in our bio

#RoadmaptoVotesat16 #Democracy #Youth #Education #YouthPolitics #UKPolitics #Westminster by @democracyclassroom

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Want to shape the future of democratic education in the UK? 🗳️📚

We're inviting teachers in England and Northern Ireland to pilot the UK's first Democratic Education Framework, developed by The Politics Project in collaboration with the @electoralcommissionuk.

👉 As the UK Government moves towards lowering the voting age, this Framework serves as a practical tool for teachers and youth practitioners to help you reflect on your organisation’s democratic education provision, recognise what is working well and identify opportunities to strengthen your practice.

The pilot will run until January 2027, and by signing up before October half-term, you will be entered into a £500 prize draw to be used for school resources ⏰

🔗 Click the link in our bio to take part.

A big thank you to everyone who has already registered and begun testing out the Framework! 🙌 by @democracyclassroom

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Want to learn more about UK Parliament?

👀 UK Parliament Week (UKPW) is back for another year! Running from the 23rd to 29th November, UKPW is an annual event that spreads the word about what UK Parliament is, what it does, and how people can get involved.

Groups that sign up will receive a free UKPW kit, tailored to primary schools, secondary schools, youth groups or over-18s.

To sign up now to get your free kit, click the link in our bio! 🔗

Delivered by @ukparliament by @democracyclassroom

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@the_constitution_society has a competition for young people aged 14–19 to explore how the UK’s democratic and civil rights have developed over time 👀

Working individually or in teams, learners in UK schools, colleges and home education can create a poster or short video exploring the milestones that have shaped the UK’s constitutional development.

👉 Enter by 9th October for the chance to win a £100 book token!

Head to the opportunities page on our website for this and more! Link in our bio 🔗 by @democracyclassroom

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🚨Just launched: the UK’s first Democratic Education Framework, developed by @politicsproject and @electoralcommissionuk 🚨

Together with more than 100 contributors, we’re proud to have developed the UK’s first ever Democratic Education Framework. As the UK Government moves towards lowering the voting age, this Framework will give teachers and youth practitioners the practical tools to reflect on your organisation’s democratic education provision, recognise what is working well and identify opportunities to strengthen your practice. Its six interconnected strands show you what high-quality impartial democratic education looks like in practice, supporting young people to understand how democracy works and how they can participate.

The Framework is now being piloted before its official launch in Spring 2027, and we’re inviting teachers in England and Northern Ireland to help test out the new Framework.

By taking part in the pilot, you will:

📣 be entered into a £500 prize draw to be used for school resources
📣 help shape national guidance for democratic education
📣 gain access to high-quality and impartial democratic education resources
📣 build staff confidence through teacher support and training

Sign up by October half-term to be entered into the £500 prize draw ⏰ Link in our bio! 🔗

The Democratic Education Framework is hosted on @democracyclassroom’s newly re-launched website 🤩We’ve redesigned the site to make it easier than ever to access all the support you need, from ready-to-use resources and training to build your confidence, to clear answers to your questions about elections and more. Check it out now at democracyclassroom.com

#TeacherOpportunities #DemocraticEducation #Democracy #Education #TeachingResources by @democracyclassroom

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Calling all youth work practitioners, policymakers, academics and young people committed to strengthening participation, democracy and youth voice!

@yorkstjohn University and the @nationalyouthagency are launching the new Informal Democratic Education Practice Guidance, developed through research led by Dr Carole Pugh in partnership with the National Youth Agency.

This guidance recognises the vital role youth work plays in supporting young people to understand democracy, explore political issues, develop critical thinking and influence the decisions that affect their lives.

The event will:
- introduce the guidance,
- share key research findings,
- explore what effective informal democratic education looks like in practice.

📅 30th September
🕒 4 - 6pm
📍 Creative Centre Auditorium, York St John University

💻 Head to democracyclassroom.com/events to reserve your spot today!

#YouthWork #DemocraticEducation #YouthEngagement by @democracyclassroom

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A year ago today, as the government announced it would lower the voting age to 16, we launched the Roadmap to Votes at 16.

📘 Supported by 40 organisations across the @Democracyclassroom Network, the Roadmap set out recommendations to make lowering the voting age meaningful:

1️⃣ Establish a minimum entitlement to democratic education
2️⃣ Support educators and youth practitioners to deliver excellent democratic education
3️⃣ Modernise the curriculum
4️⃣ Expand opportunities for young people to engage, lead and influence
5️⃣ Support campaigns to encourage youth engagement

A year on, here’s what’s happened since:
The bill lowering the voting age was introduced to parliament in FebruaryThe Curriculum and Assessment Review committed to strengthening media literacy and making Citizenship education statutory in primary schoolsThe Department for Education’s new Enrichment Framework named Civic Engagement as one of the five key areas to support schools and colleges inThe Government’s Youth Strategy promised to ensure young people have the support they need to engage in democracyA new inquiry from the APPG for Schools, Learning and Assessment drew on our recommendationsThe Roadmap has been downloaded over 3000 timesA speaker in the Canadian Senate gave a shout-out to the Roadmap
🔗 Click the link in our bio to read the full Roadmap!

The Roadmap to Votes at 16 was funded by the UK Democracy Fund and coordinated by The Politics Project.

@politics_in_action @_i.have.a.voice_ @mylifemysay @nus_uk @nationalyouthagency @youthworkunityh @shoutoutuk_official @politicsproject @uk.youth @bgcwales @electoralreform @_thefea @mysociety_org @niyouthforum @partnership4younglondon @politics_in_action @officialsyp @econ_foundation @youthfocusnw @youngcitizensuk barnsleyyc @vote16uk #roadmaptovotesat16 #votesat16 #vote #youthpolitics #democraticengagement by @democracyclassroom

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The National Union of School Students (NUSS) is looking for 13-18 year olds at school, college or sixth form to help build it.

School students want to drive positive change but often lack meaningful avenues to collaborate at a national level. NUSS needs school and college students to lead youth democracy in the UK.

Volunteers will:
⭐️ lead on all elements of the organisation ⭐️ meet other youth campaigners
⭐️ get access to political engagement, campaigning & comms trainings this summer.

Don’t miss out!

💻 Find out more at democracyclassroom.com

@nus_uk @sosuk_charity

#DemocracyClassroom #YouthEngagement by @democracyclassroom

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Calling teachers and youth practitioners: join the pilot to shape the future of democratic education!

TPP are proud to be developing the UK’s first Democratic Education Framework, in collaboration with the @electoralcommissionuk. With the voting age being lowered to 16, the Framework will give a shared, evidence-based structure across schools, colleges and youth spaces, showing what works to strengthen young people’s engagement with democracy.

We’re inviting schools, colleges and youth groups in England and Northern Ireland to pilot the new framework.

By taking part, you will:

✅ Get access to ready-to-use, impartial resources on democracy, voting and elections
✅ Build staff confidence through CPD and training
✅ Help shape national guidance ahead of Spring 2027 rollout
✅ Pilot participants will have the chance to win £500 for resources

Register your interest by 24th July 2026, via the link in our bio.

#DemocraticEducation #DemocraticEducationFramework #ThePoliticsProject #ElectoralCommission #DemocracyClassroom by @democracyclassroom

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3 months ago

Join @electher_uk's online workshops to learn how to start your journey towards becoming a councillor in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Find out about what councillors do, how to put yourself forward ahead of the 2027 local elections, how selections work and how to campaign, and access useful resources for new candidates.

There are 4 sessions to choose from:

📅 6th July, 1-2pm
📅 6th July, 7-8pm
📅 14th July, 1-2pm
📅 14th July, 7-8pm

Head to democracyclassroom.com/events now to register 🔗

#DemocracyClassroom #LocalGovernment #WelshPolitics by @democracyclassroom

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3 months ago

Book a Free Workshop on Citizen Participation 📢

@nakedpolitics' free school workshops programme is coming to a close at the end of the summer term. These interactive sessions explore how people can create change through democratic action and citizen participation. Workshops are delivered in person and can be tailored to your students' needs.

👉 Head to democracyclassroom.com to find out more about the programme, and book a workshop now!

#NakedPolitics #DemocracyClassroom #SchoolWorkshops #DemocraticEducation #Citizenship by @democracyclassroom

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