Why Voting Matters - Debating the Issues The Electoral Commission has proudly partnered with Young Citizens to provide a lesson introducing KS1 and KS2 children to democracy, voting and making their voices heard. This resource is designed for schools in England. Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026: Why Voting Matters Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026 (9th-13th March) is particularly important this year with the introduction of the UK Government’s Representation of the People Bill which could see 16-year-olds given the vote across the United Kingdom in both general and local elections.

Registering to Vote A pack of resources including social media graphics and posters with information about registering to vote, as well as a ‘how to’ manual around hosting your own voter registration drive at your school or college in Wales. These resources are in English language. Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026: Why Voting Matters Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026 (9th-13th March) is particularly important this year with the introduction of the UK Government’s Representation of the People Bill which could see 16-year-olds given the vote across the United Kingdom in both general and local elections.

Design Your Own Voter Registration Campaign! In this lesson, young people will learn all about the Senedd and the upcoming May 2026 election. They will then get the opportunity to produce their own persuasive campaign materials encouraging everyone to register to vote ahead of the next Welsh Parliament election. This resource has been designed for schools in Wales. This resource is in English language. Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026: Why Voting Matters Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026 (9th-13th March) is particularly important this year with the introduction of the UK Government’s Representation of the People Bill which could see 16-year-olds given the vote across the United Kingdom in both general and local elections.

Senedd Elections - 7th May 2026! In this lesson, learners will learn all about voting in Wales as well as mis/disinformation they may come across especially in the run up to the elections. This resource is in English language. This resource also contains a handy document with FAQs and a glossary for practitioners. Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026: Why Voting Matters Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026 (9th-13th March) is particularly important this year with the introduction of the UK Government’s Representation of the People Bill which could see 16-year-olds given the vote across the United Kingdom in both general and local elections.

Senedd Elections - 7th May 2026 In this lesson, Young People will learn about why voting is important, what the Senedd election is, what people are voting for, as well as how to register and cast a vote at a Senedd election. This resource is designed for schools and colleges in Wales. The resource is in English. Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026: Why Voting Matters Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026 (9th-13th March) is particularly important this year with the introduction of the UK Government’s Representation of the People Bill which could see 16-year-olds given the vote across the United Kingdom in both general and local elections.

Registering to Vote A pack of resources including social media graphics and posters with information about registering to vote, as well as a ‘how to’ manual around hosting your own voter registration drive at your school or college in Scotland. Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026: Why Voting Matters Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026 (9th-13th March) is particularly important this year with the introduction of the UK Government’s Representation of the People Bill which could see 16-year-olds given the vote across the United Kingdom in both general and local elections.

Why Voting Matters - Debating the Issues The Electoral Commission has proudly partnered with The Politics Project to provide a lesson around our theme for Welcome To Your Vote Week, chosen by young people: Why Voting Matters. This resource has been created for schools in Northern Ireland. This resource explores how politics impacts young people’s daily lives, how they can engage with democracy, and gives them a space to debate the issues that matter the most to them. Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026: Why Voting Matters Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026 (9th-13th March) is particularly important this year with the introduction of the UK Government’s Representation of the People Bill which could see 16-year-olds given the vote across the United Kingdom in both general and local elections.

Design Your Own Voter Registration Campaign! In this lesson, young people will learn all about Scottish Parliament and the upcoming May 2026 election. They will then get the opportunity to produce their own persuasive campaign materials encouraging everyone to register to vote ahead of the next Scottish Parliament election. This resource has been designed for schools in Scotland. Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026: Why Voting Matters Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026 (9th-13th March) is particularly important this year with the introduction of the UK Government’s Representation of the People Bill which could see 16-year-olds given the vote across the United Kingdom in both general and local elections.

Scottish Parliament Elections - 7th May 2026! In this lesson, learners will learn all about voting in Scotland as well as mis/disinformation they may come across especially in the run up to the elections. Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026: Why Voting Matters Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026 (9th-13th March) is particularly important this year with the introduction of the UK Government’s Representation of the People Bill which could see 16-year-olds given the vote across the United Kingdom in both general and local elections.

Why Voting Matters - Debating the Issues The Electoral Commission has proudly partnered with The Politics Project to provide a lesson around our theme for Welcome To Your Vote Week, chosen by young people: Why Voting Matters. This resource has been created for schools in England. This resource explores how politics impacts young people’s daily lives, how they can engage with democracy, and gives them a space to debate the issues that matter the most to them. Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026: Why Voting Matters Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026 (9th-13th March) is particularly important this year with the introduction of the UK Government’s Representation of the People Bill which could see 16-year-olds given the vote across the United Kingdom in both general and local elections.

Registering to Vote A pack of resources including social media graphics and posters with information about registering to vote, as well as a ‘how to’ manual around hosting your own voter registration drive at your school or college in England. Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026: Why Voting Matters Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026 (9th-13th March) is particularly important this year with the introduction of the UK Government’s Representation of the People Bill which could see 16-year-olds given the vote across the United Kingdom in both general and local elections.

Assembly Slides for Schools in England The Electoral Commission has proudly partnered with Shout Out UK to provide an assembly resource for KS3, KS4 and KS5. The assembly focuses on ‘Connect to Your Voice, Connect to Your Vote’, different ways young people can express their views, and the importance of recognising misinformation, particularly online. Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026: Why Voting Matters Welcome To Your Vote Week 2026 (9th-13th March) is particularly important this year with the introduction of the UK Government’s Representation of the People Bill which could see 16-year-olds given the vote across the United Kingdom in both general and local elections.