ACT Chief Executive Liz Moorse is in Strasbourg this week for the Council of Europe Education Policy Advisors Network, joining representatives from across Europe to share ideas and strengthen democratic culture through education policy and practice. #CitizenshipEducation

Who has the most influence in our communities - volunteers or social media influencers? This engaging Y9 unit develops media literacy, debate and active citizenship skills through real-world case studies and community action. https://ow.ly/T7hZ50Z1B6s

Join Professor Bryony Hoskins & Rachel Burlton at #ACTCON26 to explore the G-EPIC Project - a research-backed intervention designed to build political knowledge, skills & confidence in girls. V&A South Ken | 3 Jul | Free for members: https://ow.ly/Upo250Z28j5

Join Naomi Kennedy, Jenny Tong & Hayley Harris at #ACTCON26 for a practical workshop on Primary Citizenship, exploring the new curriculum, ready-to-use ideas & ACT’s primary offer. V&A South Ken | 3 Jul | Free for members: https://ow.ly/8I7f50Z2969

Join Bryden Joy & Prof. Julian McDougall at #ACTCON26 for a practical workshop on teaching Media & Information Literacy through Citizenship. V&A South Ken | 3 July | Free for members: https://ow.ly/sTzJ50Z29wz

Liz Moorse spoke last week at the Council of Europe’s EPAN plenary in Strasbourg, sharing insights from ACT’s Parallel Elections Project and exploring how Citizenship education can strengthen democratic participation & political literacy across Europe. https://ow.ly/1ONz50Z3JmG

Recent parliamentary questions from Dr Al Pinkerton MP highlighted the provision of #CitizenshipEducation and its role in supporting #MediaLiteracy. In an increasingly complex world, Citizenship education helps young people think critically, navigate information and actively engage in democracy.

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Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.

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How can we help students succeed in GCSE #ActiveCitizenship projects? Join Jane Haynes, Catherine Burgess & Abby Kass at #ACTCON26 to explore practical strategies for successful projects across AQA, OCR & Edexcel. 📍 V&A | 3 July https://ow.ly/Y53750Z44R9

Young people aged 13+ are invited to contribute to an inquiry on democratic engagement & #Votesat16. Schools & youth groups can sign up for a free discussion pack exploring politics, participation & voting confidence. https://ow.ly/4jfy50Z44Zi

Join Steven Humphrys at #ACTCON26 to explore practical approaches to teaching personal finance, global economics & financial issues through Citizenship. 📍 V&A South Kensington | 3 July https://ow.ly/Mohs50Z453j

How can schools prepare young people for #Votesat16? Join Naomi Kennedy, Mackenzie Dawson-Hunt & Leigh Canning at #ACTCON26 to explore practical strategies for political literacy, participation & voter registration from KS1 to post-16. 📍 V&A | 3 Jul https://ow.ly/blFg50Z45hj

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The countdown to #ACTCON26 is on! With just over 2 months to go, free places are filling fast. Secure yours now! Join us at the V&A for a timely event on the future of Citizenship, new curriculum changes, and primary provision. Sign up & register: https://ow.ly/lRkY50YQ1Z4

Head Steve Shaw highlighted at our #Progress8 event: opening up P8 slots reduces tension between schools’ curriculum values & accountability measures. Have your say by 4 May: https://ow.ly/Gln550YQ225

ACT’s new ready-to-teach KS2 & KS3 #localelections resources explore how local decisions are made, why they matter, and how young people can have a voice. Get started: https://ow.ly/PPns50YQ20M

Don't miss your last chance to make your views heard on the DfE's Progress 8 proposals. Share your views by 4 May: https://consult.education.gov.uk/school-accountability/key-stage-4-performance-measures-and-targeted-rise/ #Progress8 #AccountabilityMeasures #TeachingCitizenship

In our new KS2 lesson “How can we have a voice in local decisions?” pupils: ✔️ Learn who makes local decisions ✔️ Explore councils & councillors ✔️ Discover how to influence change Explore with your students: https://ow.ly/ByAk50YQ24j #Localelections

We’ve submitted ACT’s response to the Progress 8 consultation. Have your say on KS4 + Citizenship. Closes: Mon 4 May Respond 👇 https://consult.education.gov.uk/school-accountability/key-stage-4-performance-measures-and-targeted-rise/

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Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

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#Citizenship becomes statutory at KS1 & KS2 covering rights, media literacy, financial education, sustainability & more. We ask @moorsee.bsky.social – @acitizenshipt.bsky.social – to outline practical steps primary #schools can take now to prepare for a high-quality approach:

Curriculum reform: Preparing for statutory citizenship - Headteacher Update

Primary school leaders! Get ready for statutory citizenship at key stage 1 & 2. Practical steps to prepare

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The key difference btw being citizens & being mere subjects is that the former are cooperative problem-solvers in their own governance. It makes effective citizenship education vital for any democratic society. citizen-network.org/library/citi... @moorsee.bsky.social @eddieplayfair.bsky.social

Citizen Network: Citizens as Cooperative Problem-Solvers

Henry Tam outlines how the essential skills of citizenship can be developed so that everyone can be involved.

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Liz Moorse features in this week's edition of @First_News, explaining how media and information literacy equips young people to question, evaluate and engage with the issues that affect them and gives them key skills they need to become active and informed citizens.

My article for teachers on empowering disadvantaged girls in political engagement

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🎉We’re thrilled to announce that the G-EPIC project has been featured in the Association for Citizenship Teaching Journal! 📚Authored by Professor Bryony Hoskins 📰 Read the full article here: www.g-epic.eu/node/279

2025 was the Council of Europe 2025 #YearofDigitalCitizenshipEducation. In our blog at the beginning of the year, Liz Moorse explored why Citizenship education is vital for empowering young people as informed digital citizens in a modern world: https://ow.ly/tFOw50XJP9W #ACTBestOf2025

Big changes to the #Citizenshipcurriculum are coming. Our new guide helps primary and secondary schools review & strengthen their provision, aligned with the latest recommendations. Download it: https://ow.ly/XF8j50XAuTm

What does the CAR mean for your school? ACT’s panel discussion brought together leading voices across Citizenship, oracy and financial education to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/CxTy50XAvjq

#HumanRightsDay takes place on 10 December. Our KS3 unit 'Does the criminal justice system serve everyone fairly?' helps students explore one of the most fundamental human rights issues: equality before the law. Take a look: https://ow.ly/ui8J50XFBzy

ACT is looking for KS1 & KS2 Consultant Advisory Teachers to help develop Citizenship resources for primary Passionate about empowering young citizens? Apply now: https://ow.ly/O35k50XFBu9

Great to attend the ‘Closing the Political Confidence Gap’ event led by Kirsty Blackman MP, which shared the outcomes of the G-EPIC programme to boost girls’ political confidence through Citizenship education. ACT is pleased to support this vital work and looks forward to the next stages.

Today is #HumanRightsDay! It commemorates the adoption of the UDHR in 1948. To mark it, take a read of our latest issue of Teaching Citizenship where we explore rights, justice and the rule of law: https://ow.ly/GgPu50XGLl1 #HumanRightsDay #TeachingCitizenship

It was a pleasure to meet with Damian Hinds MP yesterday to discuss the upcoming changes to the Citizenship curriculum and key priorities for the subject. #CitizenshipEducation #CurriculumandAssessmentReview