What we do?
We are a team of teachers passionate about informing and engaging young people in a weekly national conversation about current affairs, an opportunity to become more curious and be heard beyond the school gates through voting and democratic participation
Our outstanding resources are current, require no preparation and give teachers the confidence and knowledge to facilitate discussions with their children.
The resources range from 15 to 60 minutes, making them ideal for use in a range of educational settings.
We help create a space for discussion of difficult issues, and the skills of critical thinking, listening to others, building empathy, tolerance and democratic participation are built week on week.
VotesforSchools offers a consistent, time and cost-effective way to meet and evidence curriculum requirements in a whole-school solution.
We map to support a range of curriculum requirements such as SMSC, Prevent, British values, SDGs, UNICEF UK's Rights Respecting Schools Awards and SHANARRI.
Why we do it?
VotesforSchools’ vision is of a politically engaged, tolerant and cohesive society, made up of informed citizens. We look forward to a world where all young people are able to open up about difficult subjects and listen to each other’s views.
Our result data provides the only nationwide picture of young people’s informed views on current affair issues.
New resources are created every week in direct response to what is going on in the world and what is concerning young people.
VotesforSchools exists to give young people the knowledge they need and the tools required to change the world around them. The programme helps teachers to address current affairs and sensitive topics while lighting up the classroom and sparking student interest in new areas. The voting platform gives young people a respected and influential voice.
