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Changes to #Progress8 are being consulted on - but #GCSECitizenshipStudies isn’t currently in the proposed Humanities category. What could this mean for the subject? Share your view (2 mins) ⬇️ ow.ly/XlAV50YyupI

We’re thrilled @AmandaMoorghen (Voice 21) is joining #ACTCON26. Explore how #oracy fuels #Citizenship,building dialogue skills and strengthening whole-school practice. 🎟️ Over half of places filled 📍 V&A, 3 July (members only) Join & register: ow.ly/GRow50YYheH

'Modern, balanced and non-party political teaching of citizenship and democracy will be instilled in all schools and post-16 colleges to protect the values that we hold dear as a nation.' @LordBlunkett for the @Guardian in an alternative #KingsSpeech: ow.ly/cEW750YZt0W

The Big Help Out (5–8 Jun) is a great way to get students involved in their communities. From community lunches to local action projects, young people can build the skills & confidence to make a difference. Find out more: ow.ly/FnOP50YYfrL @edencommunities

Building a Better Citizenship Curriculum supports schools to review & strengthen their #Citizenship provision using 9 key curriculum principles. Explore the guidance: ow.ly/G0Ak50YYguX #CurriculumDesign

We’re delighted @M_Cousins_ & @annaliddle are hosting a workshop at #ACTCON26 exploring practical approaches to handling controversial & sensitive issues & maintaining impartiality in the classroom. 📍 V&A, 3 Jul Book: ow.ly/9ssc50YYggS

ACT's @emoorse01 spoke to @TheEconomist to highlight the value of practical Citizenship education opportunities like ACT’s Parallel Elections Project to bring democratic participation to life for young people ahead of #Votesat16 ow.ly/Mvkt50YYfbR

Helen Blachford (Bohunt Trust) will be joining us at #ACTCON26! Her workshop on the new Secondary Citizenship National Curriculum will explore key changes, GCSE progression & practical teaching approaches. 📍 V&A, 3 Jul | Book: ow.ly/6zR850YXjf8 @geordiemooch

What do you do when a student raises a conspiracy theory in the classroom? This ACT guidance from UCL experts combines real examples, practical strategies & key theory to help you respond with confidence. Available to paid members: ow.ly/qKn050YUVKs

Join teachers from across the country at #ACTCON26 at the @V_&_A to share practice and get prepared for the new curriculum. 📅 3 July 2026 🎟️ Free for paid ACT members Limited spaces available - register your interest now: ow.ly/uE9R50YUVBy

Elections are happening today across England, Wales & Scotland! A perfect real-time opportunity to bring democracy to life in your classroom, especially with #Votesat16 on the horizon in England. How are you marking the day with students? Let us know 👇 #LocalElections #Democracy

Good luck to everyone sitting their first #GCSECitizenshipStudies exam today! You’ve worked incredibly hard to get here 👏 And of course a huge thank you to all the Citizenship teachers whose dedication, encouragement and support have helped students every step of the way 🤩

#ACTCON26 comes at a pivotal moment for Citizenship education. Join us for expert-led workshops on #Votesat16, #MediaLiteracy, #Oracy, #FinancialEducation, #Inclusion & handling #ControversialIssues. Register your interest: ow.ly/sLA550YUVxu

In Issue 59 of #TeachingCitizenship, @JackieWeaver gave a personal insight into the structure & function of parish & town councils in England & 10 key things for students to know about local government. Pp. 30-33: ow.ly/uvSV50YUV1x

Only 2 more days until #LocalElections in England! How are you planning to mark it in your classroom? No plans yet? Take a look at ACT's KS2 & KS3 resources to help pupils understand representative democracy in their local area: ow.ly/6TC850YUUXo

Our KS3 lesson “How can my voice influence local decisions?” builds students’ understanding of local democracy Students explore local representation, debate effective leadership, reflect on their community & learn how to influence change. Get started: ow.ly/fTjT50YQ25b

We’ve submitted ACT’s response to the Progress 8 consultation. Have your say on KS4 + Citizenship. Closes: Mon 4 May Respond 👇 consult.education.gov.uk/school-account…

Wishing a Happy Vesak Day to everyone celebrating, from all of us at ACT! #VesakDay2026

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: ow.ly/qluq50YQ24w #Localelections

Don't miss your last chance to make your views heard on the DfE's Progress 8 proposals. Share your views by 4 May: consult.education.gov.uk/school-account… #Progress8 #AccountabilityMeasures #TeachingCitizenship

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: teachingcitizenship.org.uk/local-election…