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The Association for Citizenship Teaching is the subject association promoting excellence in Citizenship education.
England
Joined March 2011
16- & 17-year-olds will vote in the next general election. Strengthened Citizenship education is essential to ensure young people are equipped with the knowledge & skills to participate in democracy confidently. Read our full statement 👇 . #Votesat16
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"Extending the vote must go hand-in-hand with strengthening the education that prepares young people to use it."" - @emoorse01 Read ACT's full statement on the announcement of Votes at 16:
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With Votes at 16 definitely on the horizon, use our benchmarking tool to reflect on your current Citizenship education provision, and contribute to national research. Complete it by 31st Jul & get 50% off School and College membership:
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“Giving 16-year-olds the vote is an exciting change, but young people need the right knowledge and skills to take part.” - @emoorse01 speaking to @First_News this week about the recent announcement of #Votesat16.
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RT @IoECitPGCE: What an impressive year we have had in developing incredible #teachers of Citizenship education & working towards improving….
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We’re delighted to welcome Helen Blachford as the new Chair of ACT’s Board of Trustees. Helen brings deep expertise and energy to ACT’s mission to champion Citizenship education. Full announcement: . #TeachingCItizenship #ACTBoard
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How does your school or college currently approach #CitizenshipEd? Complete our national benchmarking tool: .🔹Get a free personalised report on your current provision .🔹 Earn 50% off School & College membership if completed before 31 July. Take part:
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To make Votes at 16 a success, ACT is calling for: . 📌 Statutory Citizenship from primary to post-16 .📌 Specialist teacher recruitment & training .📌 Modernised curriculum on democracy, rights & media literacy . Read ACT’s full statement:
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Last week ACT attended the #RoadmaptoVotesat16 launch in Parliament. @KirstySNP opened the event, highlighting the inherent connection between political and media literacy. Full report: @DemocracyClassroom
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"We owe it to this generation — and the next — to give them the democratic knowledge, skills, and confidence to shape the world they live in." Read @emoorse01's latest article on why #CitizenshipEd must be re-centred in the national curriculum.
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📢 Poetry #competition to mark #HiroshimaDay (6 Aug) Win a signed copy of Post-Atomic Glossaries by Antony Owen. ✍️ Write a cinquain poem on the value of #PeaceEducation - you can explore conflict, empathy & change. Send to info@teachingcitizenship.org.uk by 6 Aug.
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With #VotesAt16 confirmed, teaching media literacy skills is more crucial than ever. Our Media Matters e-learning course gives you practical tools to help students think critically & spot misinformation. Sign up:
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We would like to say a huge thank you to Marcus Bhargava, who steps down as Chair of ACT’s Board of Trustees after six years on the board for his thoughtful leadership and unwavering commitment to ACT’s mission and values. Read more:
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Help strengthen the case for Citizenship in the #nationalcurriculum. Set aside 20 mins to take part in the National Citizenship Education Study today. Get a free personalised report on your provision & 50% off S&C membership if completed by 31 July!
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In a powerful piece for the i Paper, ACT Honorary President Lord Blunkett highlights that high-quality Citizenship education is imperative to ensure that Votes at 16 is a success. Read the full article: #Votesat16 #CitizenshipEducation
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We surely cannot extend the right to vote unless we put in place a system that enables the young to understand the responsibility they carry
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A major democratic milestone: 16- and 17-year-olds will vote at the next UK general election. But for this to succeed, it must be matched by strong, statutory #CitizenshipEducation. Read ACT’s full statement: . #Votesat16 #Democracy #CitizenshipEducation
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"Without space for discussion, discovery and deliberation, in school, where will young people learn to think critically, engage respectfully, and participate fully?" @emoorse01 on the importance of #CitizenshipEd in fostering democratic values:
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We’re pleased to announce new appointments to ACT’s Board of Trustees and Council, marking an exciting new chapter for the charity. Read more: .#TeachingCItizenship #ACTBoard
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With the announcement of #Votesat16, @LordBlunkett makes the argument for reinforcing Citizenship education in our schools & colleges, to equip young people with the knowledge they need before voting: #Votesat16 #Democracy #MakeSpaceforCitizenship.
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We surely cannot extend the right to vote unless we put in place a system that enables the young to understand the responsibility they carry
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RT @MrsB_Shetland: Make sure you check out the latest @ACitizenshipT Teaching Citizenship Journal; Issue 61. A great read and includes a re….
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RT @Geordiemooch: very excited to see my review in @ACitizenshipT Teaching Citizenship journal Issue 61. One of the….
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