Welcome to Your Vote Week

Explore 'Why voting matters' with your learners for Welcome to Your Vote Week starting Monday 9 March

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Welcome to your vote week

A message from the Electoral Commission 

The Electoral Commission oversees elections in the UK. They are independent of Government and work to ensure that current and future voters have the information they need to be able to vote. Their impartiality and their role in elections means that all their education resources are accurate and reliable and are not party-political.   

Monday 9 March marks the beginning of Welcome to Your Vote Week which is the Electoral Commission's annual UK wide week to help young people learn about democracy, understand why voting matters and take confident steps to get involved. With the UK government’s commitment to lowering the voting age, this year’s theme is “Why Voting Matters".  

Welcome to Your Vote Week is an opportunity for those who work with young people to start a conversation about democracy and voting. Whether you’re introducing the basics of democracy or deepening existing knowledge, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
 

For students in England

Explore The Big Democracy Lesson from Young Citizens, featuring KS1 and KS2 lessons and a Primary Spark Activity Pack that help pupils understand fair decision making, voting, democracy and the roles we play in our communities. For older students, Shout Out UK offers assembly resources for KS3, KS4 and KS5 that encourage learners to consider the importance of challenging mis- and disinformation and finding their voice.

Resources suitable for both England and Northern Ireland

The Politics Project provides a one-hour lesson plan for KS3–5 students to explore the impact of voting and discuss issues that matter to them. You can also support your class to run a voter registration drive using resources from the Electoral Commission.

England - The Politics Project - Why Voting Matters
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England - The Politics Project - Why Voting Matters

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**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 resour...
Welcome To Your Vote Week - Assembly (SOUK)
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Welcome To Your Vote Week - Assembly (SOUK)

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**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 impor...

For students in Scotland

Encourage your KS3, KS4 and KS5 learners to design their own voter registration campaign using the Electoral Commission’s lesson plan. You can also run their short activities to help students learn more about the Scottish Parliament election, and support them to organise a voter registration drive with the Electoral Commission’s ready-made resource.

For students in Wales 

Discover lesson plans, short activities and a glossary designed to help KS3, KS4 and KS5 learners understand how to vote in the 2026 Senedd Election and why taking part matters. You can also support students to run their own voter registration drive using resources from the Electoral Commission.

Electoral Commission Wales - How To Vote (English)
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Electoral Commission Wales - How To Vote (English)

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**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 r...