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The Politics Project
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Multi award-winning, non-partisan democratic education organisation. We run: #DigitalDialogue, Democracy Classroom, working primarily in England and Wales.
⏰ 6 days to go until our first #GamifyingDemocracy training session ⏰

This session is ideal for youth practitioners looking for meaningful, practical, and enjoyable ways to bring politics to life with young people.

Sign up now: luma.com/2assj2m7
Gamifying Democracy - For Youth Practitioners · Luma
In this training, we’ll share games and activities you can use in youth settings to start conversations about politics and democracy. Designed for group…
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December 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Is citizenship education up to scratch?

Last week we and @uclspp.bsky.social hosted Hattie Andrews @politicsproject.bsky.social, Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social and Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social to discuss how the subject can be strengthened.

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Votes at 16: Is Citizenship Education up to Scratch?
In July 2025, the UK government announced that the voting age would be lowered to 16. This reform, among others, aims to broaden the country’s democratic base and modernize the political system. Yet…
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We're so excited to be hosting a workshop at the National Association for Managers of Student Services' very first Tutorial Conference!

We'll be talking about preparing for Votes at 16 – how to engage young people in politics in FE settings

🔗https://www.namss.ac.uk/tutorial-conference/
December 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Mae ein ail sesiwn hyfforddiant Cynnal Hystings Cymru wedi’i chwblhau! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Os methoch chi’r sesiwn, peidiwch â pheoni - mae yna recordiad ar gael a mae dal amser i gofrestru!

🔗 Cofrestrwch yma nawr: thepoliticsproject.org.uk/programmes/h...
December 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our second Host Hustings Cymru training session is complete!

If you missed it, don’t worry - we recorded the training session and there’s still time to sign up!

Click here to sign up: thepoliticsproject.org.uk/programmes/h...
December 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Last week our Director joined Emma Connolly (Department of Political Science) and Hans Svennevig (UCL Institute of Education) to discuss all things Votes at 16 and citizenship education.

You can watch the seminar on UCL Constitution Unit's Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuNI...
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Don't forget to register for our 🧩 Gamifying Democracy 🧩 training sessions!

📅 Our first session, specifically for youth practitioners, will take place on Wednesday 10th December, 1-2.30pm luma.com/2assj2m7

Register now!
November 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🚨 Calling all teachers 🚨

We are recruiting a small pool of Freelance Teacher Consultants to support the creation of high-quality democratic education for schools and colleges across the UK 📣

🔗 Head to thepoliticsproject.org.uk/vacancies-op... for more info on the role and how to apply!
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Say hey to Adrianna, our newest intern from the US! 🇺🇸

As well as sitting in on lots of Digital Dialogues, she's also mastered the art of making the perfect cup of tea! ☕️

This is now her third week with us, and we've been loving having her along so far 🌟
November 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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'Votes at 16' is coming, but how prepared are young people?

On 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.

Sign up 👇
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?
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November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Preparing Colleges for Votes at 16 📣

In collaboration with @electoralcommission.org.uk and AOC, this pilot programme will be aimed at increasing the civic readiness of FE College students.

We are looking for five colleges to take part.

🔗 Click for the EOI form: airtable.com/appVG4GMWNVF...
November 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Our first Host Hustings Cymru training session is complete!

If you missed it, don’t worry - we recorded the training session and there’s still time to sign up!

There will be four training sessions in total, sign up now!

thepoliticsproject.org.uk/programmes/h...
November 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Reposted by The Politics Project
'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.

Sign up 👇
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 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
📣 Attention teachers and youth practitioners 📣

Sign up now for our Gamifying Democracy training sessions!

➡️ Ideal for youth practitioners and teachers looking for meaningful, practical, and enjoyable ways to bring politics to life with young people.

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November 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We had the best time with our Youth Steering Group on Saturday 🎉

It was great to catch up with old faces and meet new ones too ☺️

We’re so grateful for all your amazing support, insight and ideas, and we can’t wait for the year ahead.

#TeamTPP #ThePoliticsProject #YouthSteeringGroup
November 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Excited to see our Director, Harriet Andrews, joining @conunitucl.bsky.social’s lineup of speakers for their upcoming panel event, Votes at 16: Is Citizenship Education up to Scratch?

📆 Thursday 20th November, 6.15pm – 7.30pm

Book your place here: www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Digital Dialogue USA 2025 was a huge success 🎉🇺🇸

We connected A-Level students from Sixth Forms and Colleges around the UK with Former Members of Congress Mike Ross & Jeff Duncan.

Thank you to all of the young people who joined for asking such excellent questions 👏
November 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🗳️ Gydag Etholiad Seneddol 2026 ar y gorwel, mae TPP yn cynnig Rhaglen Cymorth Hystings yn rhad ac am ddim i helpu ysgolion a cholegau i ymgysylltu pobl ifanc â gwleidyddiaeth a democratiaeth - yn enwedig pleidleiswyr 16 a 17 oed sy’n pleidleisio am y tro cyntaf.

Arwyddwch i fyny!
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Host a Hustings Cymru 🗳️

In the lead up to the 2026 Senedd Election, TPP is offering a free Hustings Support Programme to help schools and colleges engage young people in politics and democracy - especially first time voters aged 16-17

Sign up now: thepoliticsproject.org.uk/programmes/h...
November 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
📣 Happy Youth Work Week 2025!

We're celebrating the vital role youth workers play in helping young people feel seen, supported and empowered 💪

Some of our current youth work highlights:
🧩 #AtTheTable Toolkit
📆 Upcoming youth Practitioner Training sessions
🌟 YSG Meeting!
November 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🚨 10 days left to apply! 🚨

We're #Hiring 2x new roles:

👉 Head of Communications and Networks
£45-50K

👉 Partnerships Manager
£35-45K

⏱️ Closing date: 11:30 pm, Sunday 9th November 2025

➡️ For more information, and to apply, please see here: www.charityjob.co.uk/organisation...
October 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Canlyniadau Is-Etholiad Caerffili 🗳️

Rydym wedi ehangu ein gwaith yng Nhgymru yn ddiweddar, er mwyn cefnogi mwy o ysgolion a cholegau nag erioed i helpu eu pobl ifanc i ymgysylltu â democratiaeth a gwleidyddiaeth 🙏

Ewch i thepoliticsproject.org.uk i ddarganfod mwy!
October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Caerphilly By-Election Results 🗳️

We’ve recently expanded our work in Wales to support more schools and colleges than ever before to help their young people engage with democracy and politics 🙏

Head to thepoliticsproject.org.uk to find out more!
October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Say hello to our new intern, Charlotte! 👋 Charlotte is a final year student at Royal Holloway, University of London, studying politics.

We're so excited to have you along for the ride, Charlotte! 🌟
October 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Say hello to Beti and Lucas, our new Wales Programme Coordinators 👋

We're so pleased to have you both onboard 💫

Dwedwch helo i Beti a Lucas, ein Cydlynwyr Rhaglen Cymru newydd 👋

Rydym ni mor falch i gael chi ar y tîm 💫

#ThePoliticsProject #MeetTheTeam #TeamTPP
October 17, 2025 at 10:44 AM