Association for Citizenship Teaching
@acitizenshipt.bsky.social
The Association for Citizenship Teaching is the subject association promoting excellence in Citizenship education.
https://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/
https://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/
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ACT welcomes the Government's formal response to the Curriculum & Assessment Review report which confirms #CitizenshipEducation will become compulsory in primary schools! Read more about the report's recommendations: https://ow.ly/5wCs50XmZt6 #CurriculumandAssessmentReview
Explore our sequenced unit 'Who Runs the United Kingdom?' this Parliament Week, which introduces students to Parliament, government and devolved power: https://ow.ly/EXIX50Xx93k #UKParliamentWeek #EdChatUK
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Explore our sequenced unit 'Who Runs the United Kingdom?' this Parliament Week, which introduces students to Parliament, government and devolved power: https://ow.ly/EXIX50Xx93k #UKParliamentWeek #EdChatUK
Teaching GCSE Citizenship? Join us 4 Dec, 4pm for an interactive session with Kelly Allchin & ACT Ambassadors. Get practical tips, share ideas, and advice to boost your classroom practice. Free sign-up: https://ow.ly/xxgZ50XwJEM #EduChatUK
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Teaching GCSE Citizenship? Join us 4 Dec, 4pm for an interactive session with Kelly Allchin & ACT Ambassadors. Get practical tips, share ideas, and advice to boost your classroom practice. Free sign-up: https://ow.ly/xxgZ50XwJEM #EduChatUK
Check out our hands-on select committee simulation activity using the topic of smoking in society to celebrate #UKParliamentWeek https://ow.ly/1T4e50Xx8fK #FreeTeachingResources
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Check out our hands-on select committee simulation activity using the topic of smoking in society to celebrate #UKParliamentWeek https://ow.ly/1T4e50Xx8fK #FreeTeachingResources
Our panel discussion on the next steps for #CitizenshipEducation following the Curriculum and Assessment Review Panel report is today at 3.30pm! Sign up to find out about what the changes are likely to mean for the subject: https://ow.ly/7SQ750Xx8pH #CurriculumandAssessmentReview
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Our panel discussion on the next steps for #CitizenshipEducation following the Curriculum and Assessment Review Panel report is today at 3.30pm! Sign up to find out about what the changes are likely to mean for the subject: https://ow.ly/7SQ750Xx8pH #CurriculumandAssessmentReview
It’s UK Parliament Week! Check out our selection of teaching resources designed to help you bring Parliament to life in the classroom in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/NnKO50XwJwT #UKParliamentWeek #TeachingResources #CitizenshipEducation
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It’s UK Parliament Week! Check out our selection of teaching resources designed to help you bring Parliament to life in the classroom in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/NnKO50XwJwT #UKParliamentWeek #TeachingResources #CitizenshipEducation
Join experienced ACT Teaching Ambassadors from AQA, OCR and Edexcel, along with session lead Kelly Allchin, for practical guidance, tips and real classroom insights on teaching #GCSECitizenshipStudies.
4 December | 4pm | Free for all members
Sign up: https://ow.ly/tgwY50XsSy8
4 December | 4pm | Free for all members
Sign up: https://ow.ly/tgwY50XsSy8
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join experienced ACT Teaching Ambassadors from AQA, OCR and Edexcel, along with session lead Kelly Allchin, for practical guidance, tips and real classroom insights on teaching #GCSECitizenshipStudies.
4 December | 4pm | Free for all members
Sign up: https://ow.ly/tgwY50XsSy8
4 December | 4pm | Free for all members
Sign up: https://ow.ly/tgwY50XsSy8
At this exciting moment for Citizenship, ACT is expanding our team of Consultant Advisory Teachers Help shape the subject by writing e-learning, lesson plans & webinars.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/m1a450XsRCv
#TeachingCitizenship #EducationJobs #Consultancy
Find out more: https://ow.ly/m1a450XsRCv
#TeachingCitizenship #EducationJobs #Consultancy
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
At this exciting moment for Citizenship, ACT is expanding our team of Consultant Advisory Teachers Help shape the subject by writing e-learning, lesson plans & webinars.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/m1a450XsRCv
#TeachingCitizenship #EducationJobs #Consultancy
Find out more: https://ow.ly/m1a450XsRCv
#TeachingCitizenship #EducationJobs #Consultancy
What is Parliament?
Develop your students understanding of who runs the UK with this engaging lesson which explores the roles of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and the monarch through interactive tasks and activities: https://ow.ly/WOKu50XsS24 #UKParliamentWeek
Develop your students understanding of who runs the UK with this engaging lesson which explores the roles of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and the monarch through interactive tasks and activities: https://ow.ly/WOKu50XsS24 #UKParliamentWeek
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
What is Parliament?
Develop your students understanding of who runs the UK with this engaging lesson which explores the roles of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and the monarch through interactive tasks and activities: https://ow.ly/WOKu50XsS24 #UKParliamentWeek
Develop your students understanding of who runs the UK with this engaging lesson which explores the roles of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and the monarch through interactive tasks and activities: https://ow.ly/WOKu50XsS24 #UKParliamentWeek
Looking for resources to help you mark #UKParliamentWeek next week? Explore our round-up of ready-to-go ACT materials - perfect for bringing Parliament and democracy to life in your classroom. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/eIUP50XsR5G
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Looking for resources to help you mark #UKParliamentWeek next week? Explore our round-up of ready-to-go ACT materials - perfect for bringing Parliament and democracy to life in your classroom. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/eIUP50XsR5G
The Curriculum and Assessment Review panel have published their report, but what does it mean for Citizenship? Join our expert panel on 25 Nov at 3.30pm to unpack the key recommendations & next steps for schools.
Free sign up: https://ow.ly/MLvo50XsQZh
#CitizenshipEducation
Free sign up: https://ow.ly/MLvo50XsQZh
#CitizenshipEducation
November 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Curriculum and Assessment Review panel have published their report, but what does it mean for Citizenship? Join our expert panel on 25 Nov at 3.30pm to unpack the key recommendations & next steps for schools.
Free sign up: https://ow.ly/MLvo50XsQZh
#CitizenshipEducation
Free sign up: https://ow.ly/MLvo50XsQZh
#CitizenshipEducation
Learn about the G-EPIC project & Jenny Tong's experience at the its recent Stakeholder Forum in Brussels in our latest guest blog. The programme is a Citizenship focused intervention to advance gender empowerment and political confidence in young women: https://ow.ly/NI7H50XsSq9
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Learn about the G-EPIC project & Jenny Tong's experience at the its recent Stakeholder Forum in Brussels in our latest guest blog. The programme is a Citizenship focused intervention to advance gender empowerment and political confidence in young women: https://ow.ly/NI7H50XsSq9
Join us for our collaborative TeachMeet event and boost your approach to GCSE Citizenship Studies with tips, strategies and classroom ideas you can use right away.
4 December| 4pm | Free for all members
Sign up: https://ow.ly/r0N850XsQN2
#GCSECitizenshipStudies #TeacherCPD
4 December| 4pm | Free for all members
Sign up: https://ow.ly/r0N850XsQN2
#GCSECitizenshipStudies #TeacherCPD
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join us for our collaborative TeachMeet event and boost your approach to GCSE Citizenship Studies with tips, strategies and classroom ideas you can use right away.
4 December| 4pm | Free for all members
Sign up: https://ow.ly/r0N850XsQN2
#GCSECitizenshipStudies #TeacherCPD
4 December| 4pm | Free for all members
Sign up: https://ow.ly/r0N850XsQN2
#GCSECitizenshipStudies #TeacherCPD
Take part in a 10-min survey to enter into a draw to win a £25 voucher!
Molly Rose Foundation & Bristol University are researching how schools teach about social media and content algorithms & want to hear from Citizenship teachers in England & Wales. Take part & share: https://ow.ly/VubX50XtxK0
Molly Rose Foundation & Bristol University are researching how schools teach about social media and content algorithms & want to hear from Citizenship teachers in England & Wales. Take part & share: https://ow.ly/VubX50XtxK0
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Take part in a 10-min survey to enter into a draw to win a £25 voucher!
Molly Rose Foundation & Bristol University are researching how schools teach about social media and content algorithms & want to hear from Citizenship teachers in England & Wales. Take part & share: https://ow.ly/VubX50XtxK0
Molly Rose Foundation & Bristol University are researching how schools teach about social media and content algorithms & want to hear from Citizenship teachers in England & Wales. Take part & share: https://ow.ly/VubX50XtxK0
With #Citizenship becoming compulsory in primary for the first time and strengthened across secondary, we explore what teachers need to know following the changes announced in the CAR. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/RU7b50XsQEY #CurriculumandAssessmentReview #Primary
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
With #Citizenship becoming compulsory in primary for the first time and strengthened across secondary, we explore what teachers need to know following the changes announced in the CAR. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/RU7b50XsQEY #CurriculumandAssessmentReview #Primary
Celebrate #UKParliamentWeek next week with a hands-on Citizenship lesson! Students step into the shoes of MPs and witnesses in our interactive select committee simulation to explore how select committees hold Government to account. Download the resource: https://ow.ly/Mlos50XsRv6
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Celebrate #UKParliamentWeek next week with a hands-on Citizenship lesson! Students step into the shoes of MPs and witnesses in our interactive select committee simulation to explore how select committees hold Government to account. Download the resource: https://ow.ly/Mlos50XsRv6
Reposted by Association for Citizenship Teaching
Too often, high-quality #citizenship education depends on the commitment of individual #teachers or #schools rather than a coherent national approach. The #curriculum reforms mark a genuine turning point for the subject, says @moorsee.bsky.social @acitizenshipt.bsky.social buff.ly/qfASWX0 #edusky
Citizenship education reforms: A landmark moment - SecEd
With the voting age being lowered to 16, curriculum reforms will create a coherent approach to citizenship teaching
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November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Too often, high-quality #citizenship education depends on the commitment of individual #teachers or #schools rather than a coherent national approach. The #curriculum reforms mark a genuine turning point for the subject, says @moorsee.bsky.social @acitizenshipt.bsky.social buff.ly/qfASWX0 #edusky
#UKParliamentWeek starts next week! Take a look at our latest blog showcasing a range of ACT teaching resources you can use to bring Parliament to life in your classroom next week. Discover the resources: https://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/teaching-resources-for-uk-parliament-week-2025/
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#UKParliamentWeek starts next week! Take a look at our latest blog showcasing a range of ACT teaching resources you can use to bring Parliament to life in your classroom next week. Discover the resources: https://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/teaching-resources-for-uk-parliament-week-2025/
ACT is recruiting Consultant Advisory Teachers to help shape the future of the subject, from writing lesson plans to delivering webinars and e-learning courses. Open to primary, secondary & post-16 educators.
Apply now: https://ow.ly/4hri50XsQjU #EducationJobs
Apply now: https://ow.ly/4hri50XsQjU #EducationJobs
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
ACT is recruiting Consultant Advisory Teachers to help shape the future of the subject, from writing lesson plans to delivering webinars and e-learning courses. Open to primary, secondary & post-16 educators.
Apply now: https://ow.ly/4hri50XsQjU #EducationJobs
Apply now: https://ow.ly/4hri50XsQjU #EducationJobs
In our latest guest blog, teacher Jenny Tong shares her experience of attending the G-EPIC Stakeholders Forum in Brussels and her experience of taking part in the project, which aims to tackle gender inequality and its impact on democracy. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/M4uN50XsPUq
November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
In our latest guest blog, teacher Jenny Tong shares her experience of attending the G-EPIC Stakeholders Forum in Brussels and her experience of taking part in the project, which aims to tackle gender inequality and its impact on democracy. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/M4uN50XsPUq
As a first step in supporting you with the upcoming curriculum changes and the strengthened position of Citizenship, we’ve published new guidance to help you review and plan your curriculum: https://ow.ly/G6xN50Xp9zp
November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As a first step in supporting you with the upcoming curriculum changes and the strengthened position of Citizenship, we’ve published new guidance to help you review and plan your curriculum: https://ow.ly/G6xN50Xp9zp
Take part in our #TeachMeet on 4 Dec at 4pm, & hear from teachers with experience teaching #GCSECitizenshipStudies across each of the awarding organisations. Get tips & tricks and practical takeaways for use immediately in the classroom. Sign up for free: https://ow.ly/LpEH50Xp9Mr
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Take part in our #TeachMeet on 4 Dec at 4pm, & hear from teachers with experience teaching #GCSECitizenshipStudies across each of the awarding organisations. Get tips & tricks and practical takeaways for use immediately in the classroom. Sign up for free: https://ow.ly/LpEH50Xp9Mr
ACT Trustee Hans Svennevig will be speaking at this in-person panel event exploring 'Votes at 16: Is Citizenship Education up to Scratch?' on 20 Nov, 18:15 – 19:30.
More information and how to book here: bit.ly/43wzXqS
More information and how to book here: bit.ly/43wzXqS
'Votes at 16' is coming, but how prepared are young people?
Next Thursday, join Hattie Andrews @politicsproject.bsky.social, Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social and Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social at this in-person event with @uclspp.bsky.social.
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Next Thursday, join Hattie Andrews @politicsproject.bsky.social, Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social and Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social at this in-person event with @uclspp.bsky.social.
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Votes at 16: Is Citizenship Education up to Scratch?
The UK is lowering the voting age to 16, but how prepared are young people to take part in elections?
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
ACT Trustee Hans Svennevig will be speaking at this in-person panel event exploring 'Votes at 16: Is Citizenship Education up to Scratch?' on 20 Nov, 18:15 – 19:30.
More information and how to book here: bit.ly/43wzXqS
More information and how to book here: bit.ly/43wzXqS
Brand new lessons for Key Stage 2! Help your pupils explore what it means to be part of a community and take real action to make a difference with this unit of work. Explore it here: https://ow.ly/Rvbu50Xp9tZ #ActiveCitizenship #KS2 #CitizenshipEducation
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Brand new lessons for Key Stage 2! Help your pupils explore what it means to be part of a community and take real action to make a difference with this unit of work. Explore it here: https://ow.ly/Rvbu50Xp9tZ #ActiveCitizenship #KS2 #CitizenshipEducation
#Citizenship will be strengthened in the new national curriculum. But what does this mean for schools? Take a read of our overview exploring the changes and how ACT will be supporting you throughout the process: https://ow.ly/Z7zJ50Xp9wU #CurriculumandAssessmentReview
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#Citizenship will be strengthened in the new national curriculum. But what does this mean for schools? Take a read of our overview exploring the changes and how ACT will be supporting you throughout the process: https://ow.ly/Z7zJ50Xp9wU #CurriculumandAssessmentReview
Join our panel discussion on 25 Nov at 3.30pm, where we will discuss next steps following the Curriculum and Assessment Review, and how you can prepare for the changes. Sign up and have your questions answered: https://ow.ly/4Xhf50Xp9rt #CitizenshipEducation #KS1 #KS2
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join our panel discussion on 25 Nov at 3.30pm, where we will discuss next steps following the Curriculum and Assessment Review, and how you can prepare for the changes. Sign up and have your questions answered: https://ow.ly/4Xhf50Xp9rt #CitizenshipEducation #KS1 #KS2