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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 17h

Ahead of our expert-led panel next week on racial equity (16 Oct, 4pm), we revisit panelist Zainab Ali's powerful speech, drawing on her personal experiences of the realities of exclusion and prejudice in the education system as a student. Read it here: ow.ly/TFLR50X6Xeu

Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 1d

Join us on 16 Oct, 4pm for an expert-led session on embedding racial equity in the curriculum. Speakers: Zainab Ali, Michelle Codrington-Rogers, Amit Puni.

Book now: ow.ly/ZGg050X6X9X

#RacialEquity #InclusiveCurriculum #CitizenshipEducation

Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 3d

How can we maintain respect & understanding in society? This Citizenship lesson helps students: Explore laws on #equality, #fairness & #justice Develop empathy, critical thinking and discussion skills For members: ow.ly/fV5c50X6X6E

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 4d

"We need to see every school prioritise Citizenship in the curriculum and not sideline it' @moorsee.bsky.social speaking to Teaching Times. Watch the full interview here: ow.ly/58bJ50X6WUm #Votesat16 #TeachingCitizenship #DemocracyEducation

Votes At 16: Strengthening Democracy Through Citizenship Education – Liz Moorse - TeachingTimes

Liz Moorse, Chief Executive of the Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT), offers her perspective on the UK voting age being lowered to 16. More of Liz’s insights can be found in her article,…

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 4d

JJoin us on 20 Nov, 4pm for a practical session on using ACT’s free Toolkits. With #primaryeducation expert Hayley Harris, we’ll explore how the KS2 Active Citizenship Toolkit helps teachers run successful and impactful pupil-led projects.

Book now: ow.ly/MSWo50X6WRQ

Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 8d

How to use the ACTive Citizenship Toolkits - 20 Nov, 4pm Practical online session to help teachers embed pupil-led projects from #PrimarySchool to #GCSE — with step-by-step support to turn ideas into meaningful action.

Sign up: ow.ly/msbu50X4cAJ

#ActiveCitizenship

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 8d

Have you explored the ACT Academy yet? A flexible e-learning hub for busy teachers, with courses on fraud education, media literacy & a bank of on-demand CPD sessions — all designed to strengthen your Citizenship teaching at your own pace. ow.ly/R3OJ50X4cJK

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 8d

This Yom Kippur, we send our warmest wishes to all who are observing.

#YomKippur2025

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 9d

In our KS4 unit, 'Why does our changing community identity matter?' students explore #identity, #belonging & #cohesion through case studies like the Windrush scandal, debates & creative projects — building empathy & active citizenship skills. More here: ow.ly/aMKF50X4cvl

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 9d

Expert-led session: Effective racial equity in the curriculum - 16 Oct, 4pm

With Amit Puni & Michelle Codrington-Rogers, we’ll explore how schools can embed racial equity, share strategies & examples from practice.

Book now: ow.ly/nR6J50X4cm7

#RacialEquity

Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 10d

As #UNGA80 draws to a close, we revisit Elizabeth Bartley's article on how to use a Model UN General Assembly to teach KS4 students about the UN’s inner workings. Read it in Teaching Citizenship Issue 13 (pp.46–49): ow.ly/ZhjJ50X4c9r

Reposted by Association for Citizenship Teaching

G-EPIC Project @g-epicproject.bsky.social · 14d

🎓 Calling all teachers across England!
Join us for an inspiring one-day event:

📍 Empowering Girls’ Voices: Building Confidence in Politics
📅 28 November 2025 | 🕙 10:00 – 16:00
📌 University of Roehampton
🎟️ Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1PnZ...

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 12d

Our free ACTive Citizenship Toolkits help schools plan pupil-led projects from KS2–KS4. Join us on 20 Nov, 4pm for a practical webinar with tips, strategies & examples to get started. Book today: ow.ly/KMqs50WYR3V

Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 14d

What does effective racial equity in the curriculum look like? Join our expert-led session on 16 Oct, 4pm to:

✔️ Explore practical approaches
✔️ Learn from examples in practice
✔️ Discuss whole-school policy & leadership

Book now: ow.ly/b0pe50WYQQ8

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 14d

Following her article for Teaching Times in August, @moorsee.bsky.social spoke to Oliver Sullivan to share her perspective on what #Votesat16 means for education, democracy, and the future of Citizenship teaching. Watch it here: ow.ly/Kush50X2Eks

Votes At 16: Strengthening Democracy Through Citizenship Education – Liz Moorse - TeachingTimes

Liz Moorse, Chief Executive of the Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT), offers her perspective on the UK voting age being lowered to 16. More of Liz’s insights can be found in her article, ‘Vot...

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 15d

Davison CE High School shows how embedding Citizenship across curriculum, culture and community creates confident, active citizens. Explore the case study: ow.ly/n2GN50WYR01 #ActiveCitizenship

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 16d

Looking to refresh your Citizenship curriculum but short on time? ACT’s Model Core Curriculum for KS3 & KS4 is mapped to the national curriculum & ACT’s 9 principles - exclusive to School & College members. View the ready-to-use lesson packs: ow.ly/nk9750WYQ0l

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 17d

Don’t miss this free in-person event: Understanding the Interplay: Education, lived worldviews & citizenship 📅 23 Sept, 3–7pm | LSBU London

With workshops, new research & a panel incl. Liz Moorse, ACT Chief Exec.

Book free: ow.ly/3PSw50WYQu2 #FreeEvent #Citizenship

Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 18d

Don’t miss this free in-person event: Understanding the Interplay: Education, lived worldviews & citizenship 📅 23 Sept, 3–7pm | LSBU London With workshops, new research & a panel incl. Liz Moorse, ACT Chief Exec. Book free: ow.ly/3PSw50WYQu2 #FreeEvent #Citizenship

Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 19d

Today is #InternationalDayofPeace – we’re highlighting Teaching Citizenship Journal Issue 56: Conflict and Peace.

Discover features, case studies, lesson plans & resources on teaching peace and conflict in Citizenship.

Read more: ow.ly/nbqg50WYPJ7

#PeaceEducation

Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 19d

On this #InternationalDayofPeace, we reflect on the challenging times our world faces. Today is a reminder of the importance of unity, understanding and striving for peace in our communities and across the globe.

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 21d

Finding time for professional development isn’t easy. That’s why we created the ACT Academy – a flexible way to develop your skills when it suits you. Explore our e-learning courses, on-demand sessions, and library of expert insights from past conferences: ow.ly/ISs850WVVcf

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 22d

Today is #InternationalEqualPayDay, a day to bring attention to the ongoing issue of gender-based pay discrimination around the world. By advocating for change, we inch closer to closing the gap and ensuring fair pay for all. #PayEquity

Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 22d

Hear from primary and secondary experts on how to get the most from our ACTive Citizenship Toolkits (KS2–KS4) in our session on 20 Nov at 4pm. Gain strategies, build confidence, and support pupils to lead meaningful projects. Register: ow.ly/aYPC50WVV5f

Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 23d

In recent polling carried out by the @johnsmithcentre.com, two-thirds of young people said that school hasn’t prepared them to vote. Eddie Barnes, Director of the John Smith Centre, echoes ACT's call to guarantee every pupil access to #CitizenshipEducation:

CIVICS FOR SCHOOLS: THE CASE FOR BETTER POLITICAL EDUCATION - John Smith Centre

ON the morning of the recent Hamilton and Larkhall by-election, I spent some time interviewing 16- and 17-year-olds to find out if – and whether – they would be bothering to vote. The answer of two…

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