Thinking about becoming an ACT School & College or Primary member? Get exclusive access to our fully resourced KS1–KS4 Model Core Curriculum, with lesson plans, slides and pupil resources mapped to the National Curriculum. Find out more: https://ow.ly/lyNj50ZtrNC

How can schools embed democratic participation? In #Teaching Citizenship, Michelle McLaughlin MBE shares how her college puts student voice into action through voter registration, elections, debates & MP constituency clinics. Pp. 17–19: https://ow.ly/SAHa50ZtrFh

An exciting time to join ACT. We're looking for a Membership & Communications Coordinator to join our friendly team and help support the future of Citizenship education. Find out more and apply: https://ow.ly/KBpB50Zwtfn

Coordinating Citizenship across a MAT? Take a read of this case study to see how Priory School & the Bohunt Education Trust built a trust-wide approach to Citizenship that aligns curriculum, ethos and personal development. https://ow.ly/Tcc550ZtrvO #MATLeaders #Citizenship

"There's a temptation to ignore it all while in the classroom. Go more abstract, stick to safety, ask for silence. I disagree completely." Mina Cousins makes the case for using controversy in the Citizenship classroom. Teaching Citizenship I63, pp.12-13: https://ow.ly/7ViF50ZtrmP

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As you begin thinking about your curriculum plans, schemes of work and assessment approaches for the year ahead, our Planning & Assessing Citizenship guidance provides practical support to help you develop high-quality Citizenship provision: https://ow.ly/WoHI50ZskLi

In the latest edition of Teaching Citizenship, Faiza Issa explores how teachers can create safe spaces for discussing current affairs, tackling misinformation and supporting students to engage critically with complex issues. Pp. 8-9: https://ow.ly/ep0350Zskqf

We’re pleased to share new Rule of Law lesson resources for KS1–4, developed with the Attorney General's Office and Oak National Academy Explore the importance of the rule of law with your students. https://ow.ly/Tuub50Zskb9

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Browse and download Oak National Academy's lesson planning resources, find curriculum plans, and explore our AI lesson assistant - all completely free.

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In Issue 63 of Teaching Citizenship, Tiffany Smyly of the Economist Educational Foundation shares practical approaches to helping young people engage confidently with today's biggest issues. Pp. 42-43: https://ow.ly/RMsf50ZpXVz

Looking to reflect on your current practice, celebrate your strengths and identify areas for development? The ACT Citizenship Review Tool is a practical, teacher-led resource designed to help schools evaluate their Citizenship provision. Try it now: https://ow.ly/aPvh50ZpXPC

We’re pleased to have worked with Attorney General's Office and Oak National Academy to launch a new collection of Rule of Law lesson resources for schools across England and Wales. Explore them here: https://ow.ly/qJNg50Zrfqj

Why is the rule of law important? KS4 | Y10 Citizenship | Lesson Resources

Free lessons and teaching resources about why is the rule of law important?

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"We recognise the vital importance of a high-quality citizenship education and the key role it plays in preparing pupils for life in modern Britain." - Ofsted Citizenship is now being inspected by Ofsted using the same principles as other NC subjects: https://ow.ly/Ieoq50ZpXIV

The latest issue of Teaching Citizenship is out now! This edition explores how teachers are dealing with complexity and supporting students to navigate the increasingly complicated world and engage with it in considered ways. Exclusive for paid ACT members: https://ow.ly/VZXl50ZpXvg

Civic engagement is now one of the Government's priorities for enrichment in schools & colleges. Find out how this aligns with ACT's vision for Citizenship education being embedded through the Curriculum, Culture and Community of schools: https://ow.ly/JWpx50ZoUK6

We’re delighted to announce that ACT has been awarded the CfSA Kitemark! This recognition celebrates ACT’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Citizenship education across the UK. https://ow.ly/nrbl50ZoUHt

"Our inspection toolkit and grade criteria make clear that we expect all schools to teach Citizenship education as part of their curriculum." - Ofsted Read more: https://ow.ly/YJSH50ZnFKp

On Monday, ACT attended the parliamentary launch of the APPG's new report, 'Empowering students as democratic citizens', exploring how schools and colleges can prepare young people for #Votesat16. Find out more & read the report: https://ow.ly/gtEs50ZnShJ #CitizenshipEducation

Earlier in the month we brought together the Citizenship education community at the inspiring V&A South Kensington for #ACTCON26 We left feeling inspired by the strength of our community and excited for the future ahead. Thank you to everyone in involved for making it such a special day!

Last chance to apply! We're looking for an Education Partnerships & Projects Manager to help champion Citizenship education nationally. 🕐 Part-time | Hybrid | 12-month contract 📅 Deadline: 16 July 2026 https://ow.ly/nl2e50ZmOgw #CitizenshipEducation #EducationJobs #Hiring

How can #PrimarySchools maintain a broad & balanced curriculum? Join the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy conference on 19 Nov to explore the role of the arts & humanities in children's learning, with leading researchers, educators & authors: https://ow.ly/L4s850Zm4H9

Passionate about Citizenship education? We're hiring. Education Partnerships & Projects Manager - part-time, hybrid, 12-month contract. Applications close 16 July 2026. https://ow.ly/oS5X50Zl0Zh #CitizenshipEducation #EducationJobs #Hiring

Ofsted's renewed inspection framework has raised expectations for Citizenship, placing it on an equal footing with other national curriculum subjects. Read our latest blog to find out what these inspection changes mean for your school: https://ow.ly/gZSH50Zm3sr

Planning your Citizenship curriculum? ACT's 6-Lesson Scheme of Work template helps you map objectives, activities, differentiation and assessment all in one place. Download: https://ow.ly/nmNg50Zl0Up #CitizenshipEducation

The Government has published a new Enrichment Framework for schools and colleges and civic engagement is one of five key areas schools should seek to provide opportunities in. https://ow.ly/TMm750Zl0Vm #Enrichment #CivicEngagement

We're hiring! We're looking for an Education Partnerships & Projects Manager to help champion Citizenship education nationally. 🕐 Part-time | Hybrid | 12-month contract 📅 Deadline: 16 July 2026 https://ow.ly/A28U50Zl0Pe #CitizenshipEducation #EducationJobs #Hiring

ACT's free #CitizenshipReviewTool helps you reflect on your practice across five key areas and get a personalised report with practical next steps - perfect planning ahead of curriculum reform. Available for both Primary and Secondary schools: https://ow.ly/cWyq50Zl0RR

The Government's new Enrichment Framework puts civic engagement opportunities for students front and centre of what schools should be offering. ACT's ACTive Citizenship Toolkits are here to help schools put meaningful action in place. https://ow.ly/lAoF50Zl0JE

Planning your Citizenship curriculum for next year? ACT's Building a Better Citizenship Curriculum sets out 9 principles to help you review, refresh and strengthen your provision - perfect for a departmental planning session this term. https://ow.ly/sUz450Zl0GS #CitizenshipEducation

We hope that everyone who has joined us today is feeling inspired and has lots of practical takeaways to put into place straight away! We’d love to see your highlights, reflections and takeaways - keep sharing and tag #ACTCON26 so we can celebrate them with you.