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V O T I N G D A T E S

Tuesday 6th March andWednesday 7th March 2012

People Directorate

RESOURCE PACKS : For Teachers and Youth WorkersInformation, support and practical ideas for citizenship sessions

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This pack tells you about how to prepare your organisation and involve young peoplein the annual United Kingdom Youth Parliament (UKYP) election in Sefton. It providesactivities as part of the citizenship curriculum.

This resource pack will enable you to get fully involved in the UKYPelection process and enable young people to understand and seethe benefits of voting and being candidates. Use this pack and theposters provided to tell young people how they can get involved instanding for the UKYP election in Sefton, how they can help onpolling day and how they can vote. The work sheets and lessonplans are tried and tested resources that help teachers/youthworkers guide young people through the election process, givingthem a better understanding of how it all works.

Taking part in the UKYP election enables youngpeople to debate issues, take part incampaigning, make choices and experience thevoting process. It is important however, that thissits within a broader context of active citizenshipopportunities that are embedded in the life of theschool, youth organisations and other relatedproviders of services to young people.

We live in a society where more young people vote foran ‘X-Factor’ contestant than on polling day and wheremore and more column inches are devoted to celebrityissues. We are fast becoming a nation of non-participants, where a high proportion of young peoplefail to take up their voting entitlement. This pack willassist you in engaging young people to take up theirentitlement.

Support and Information Pack for Staff

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For further assistance, please call 0151 934 4899 / 4898 or email: [email protected]

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ContentsElection Timetable 2011 - 2012.......................................................4

What is the United Kingdom Youth Parliament?...............................5What is the Government?.................................................................6

Who is involved in UKYP?............................................................7What impact does it have? .........................................................7

What happens in Sefton?.................................................................8How do you and young people get involved? ...................................9

Running the Election day ...............................................................10Guidance for Presiding Officers...................................11How do I vote?...............................................................................13

Preparing for the Elections ............................................................14Supporting young people with additional needs ............................22

Appendix 1: Self-Nomination Form ................................................23Appendix 2: Curriculum Links ........................................................24Appendix 3: Website Links and Further Resources........................25

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Manifestos and posters distributed to be displayed Fri 10th Feb 2012

Voting Days within organisations, schools, youth centres etc Tue 6th March Wed 7th March 2012

Ballot papers collected and votes counted Thur 8th March and Fri 9th March 2012

Nomination deadlines from organisations, schools, voluntary youth organisations, youth centres and young people’s self - nominations Fri 13th Jan 2012

Results announced. Newly elected young people at celebration event with parents and dignitaries – venue to be arranged Mon 19th March 2012

Workshops for nominated young people at Bootle and Southport Town Halls. Week Attendees to shortlist a total for 16 young people for elections. beginning (Manifesto produced). 23rd January 2012

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The United Kingdom Youth Parliament (UKYP) comprises of nearly 400 young peoplefrom all over the UK. It is a national organisation that enables and encourages youngpeople to campaign to make positive changes for other young people locally andnationally. They raise issues with national and local government and relevant organisationwho are in a position to make a difference.

I feel very honoured and excited to havebeen involved in the debate in theHouse of Commons along with otheryoung people across the UK. Mostpeople never get the opportunity to visitthe Houses of Parliament, let alonedebate there and at the age of 14 tothink ‘been there, done that’. In thefuture I hope to return to the Commons,not as an MYP but as an MP.

Eleanor Gleeson, Sefton MYP

Make YOURVoice heard!

MYPs Heather Dickinson and EleanorGleeson represent Sefton at the UK YouthParliament debate held at the House ofCommons on November 4th 2011.

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n The Government is a group of Elected Members ofParliament who decide how the country should be run.

n They decide lot of things such as what happens inschools and your local community.

n When people are 18 years old they get to choose whois in the Government by voting for them.

n Youth Parliament is a gathering of young people whoconsult with Elected Members of Parliament to supportthem in the decision making processes regarding issuesthat affect young people.

n Young people get to choose Members of Youth Parliament(MYPs) by voting in UKYP election.

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Every Local Authority is entitled to representation in UKYPand the number of young people in the Authoritydetermines how many Members of Youth Parliament theycan have. Sefton is entitled to two members of the YouthParliament, who can have 3-4 Deputies each.

An election will be held in March 2012 when young peopleare given the opportunity to vote in school, college or otheryouth provision. Sefton Youth Service liaises with theElectoral Departments and the results will be announcedby the Returning Officer from Sefton at a celebration eventon Monday 19th March 2012.

The elected MYPs and Deputies go to regional meetingsevery 6 weeks and UKYP convenes once a year. There arealso special issue meetings throughout the year.

The North West Region has continued 5 campaigns:Citizenship; Youth Opportunities; Media, Police andTransport. Various decision makers have met regional MYPsand Deputy MYPs to consult around school nursing andinfluence the shape of those services across the region.Regional MYPs and Deputy MYPs are hopeful a positivedecision will be made as a result of their hard work.

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Sefton MYPs and Deputies have an important role to play locally. Theymeet up with the young people from local area forums for South, Mid andNorth Sefton. They are members of the borough wide Youth Cabinet, witha remit to meet local Elected Councillors and MPs for Sefton.

The MYPs have been engaged in the recruitment and selection processes,working closely with Sefton Council’s Personnel Department. They helpedto appoint Peter Morgan, Strategic Director, People Directorate, SeftonCouncil and Mike McSorley, Head of Learning Support at Sefton Council.

Deputy MYPs are representatives on the Making a Positive Contributionsub-group, contributing towards priorities being set within the Childrenand Young People’s Plan.

MYPs are actively involved in regional campaigns that also effect theissues of local young people.

Not so long ago, young people held a Shout It Out Louder conferenceinvolving young people from across Sefton. Out of this came the youngpeople’s priorities, which are:

1. Media and positive images for young people

A number of articles have been published in the local press containingpositive stories about young people’s achievements. Thisdevelopment is ongoing.

2. Better communication between young people, Councillors andSenior Local Authority Officers

Young people invited Senior Officers and Elected Members tofeedback and share the priorities which young people are seeking toaddress in Sefton. This is a continual process.

3. Peer-led PSHE Lessons

Young people are meeting to action plan with Healthy Schools and theSexual Health Project with a view to having peer educators.

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Schools, Colleges and youth projects will be sent publicity and informationabout the Youth Parliament. Young people who wish to stand will be invitedto nominate themselves (see Page 23). Individuals not in school or collegecan also be nominated directly through Sefton Youth Service.

Nomination deadline for organisations, schools, voluntary youthorganisations, youth centres and young people’s self nomination is Friday13th January 2012. Nominations need to be sent [email protected] or [email protected]

Two area events: one at Bootle Town Hall and one at Southport Town Hallwill take place, where nominees can find out more information, take part inworkshops to write their manifestos (see Page 17) and receive help fromcurrent MYPs and Deputy MYPs. A total of sixteen young people will bechosen by their peers to go forward to take part in the official election days.

These young people should have the opportunity to run their own electioncampaigns in the run up to voting days.

Following the workshops, schools and colleges will be sent information andposters that detail all candidate manifestos and the dates for voting.

On election days, polling stations should be available at all locations. Ballotboxes will be provided for polling days. A Presiding Officer should beappointed in all locations to oversee the process.

Sealed ballot boxes are brought to a Youth Centre or Town Hall for the votes tobe counted.

UKYP can be promoted through assemblies, form time and citizenshiplessons, as well as using the posters provided.

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The following model of best practise is particularly effective in involvingall young people in the election process.

As well as enabling the maximum number of young people to cast a vote,the model also provides opportunities for young people to takeresponsibility for the process and gain a greater understanding of thebenefits of democracy.

Managing Election DaysSefton Youth Service will be available for information and support duringthe two voting days. Those schools who have a youth centre on site mayask the Youth Workers for support. Prior to the election days, a timetableshould be developed for each class to be BROUGHT TO VOTE. Thisshould consider any tests or assessments in progress, so as not tointerfere.

Young people as VolunteersPlease note that candidates cannot be volunteers, and should not be inthe vicinity of the polling station, except to cast their vote.

Two young volunteers manage the register and mark off voters. A furtherfour young volunteers should assist at the polling booths to provide anysupport required and to ensure the smooth running of the operation.

A further two volunteers should have the responsibility of collectingclasses and escorting them to the polling areas.

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CandidatesA poster displaying the manifestos of all candidates should be displayed in schools,youth centres and colleges.

VotersAfter the nomination stage, 16 candidates will be chosen by their peers to goforward for the elections. All schools, colleges and projects will then receive ballotpapers containing details of individual candidate names and their manifestos. Everyyoung person 11-18 studying or living in Sefton is entitled to vote. Voters have onevote and should place a cross in the box provided next to the relevant candidate. Ifthey vote for more candidates than they are entitled to do, their ballot paper will notbe counted. The election will be based on the system and the procedures for localgovernment elections. The candidates who gain the most votes will become thenew MYPs and Deputy MYPs. All young people will have the opportunity to join theBorough wide Youth Cabinet.

Roles and Responsibilities of the polling station teamThe role of polling station staff, including young people, is to ensure that voters areable to cast their vote in secret, free from influence and in a calm atmosphere.

Duties of Presiding OfficerPresiding Officers are responsible for the conduct of all voters, young volunteers andstaff in the polling stations and they must have knowledge of the voting procedures.

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The first job is to set up the polling station. The layout of the room or space isimportant. The ballot boxes and polling booths should be arranged to ensure thatthey are accessible for voters and yet fully visible to polling station staff. The needsof voters with a disability should be taken into account.

They must also:

n Organise the layout of the polling station.n Instruct and supervise the work of the polling clerks and volunteers.n Open and close the polling station on time.n Act impartially.n Issue ballot papers to voters.n Monitor the activity of those around the polling station to ensure that they do no

interfere with the voting process.n Ensure that all the signs and notices are clearly visible.

Before the poll opens

The Presiding Officer must ensure that they are at the polling station 30 minutesbefore the poll opens.

Signs and notices

The only notice to be displayed in the polling booth is the one that providesguidance on how to vote (example given on the following page).

Voting procedures

1. Greet electors and ask them to confirm their names.2. Mark the register by crossing off their name.3. Call out the name of the elector for the volunteer to identify their ballot paper

number.4. Write this next to their name on the register.

Last votes

Last votes to be cast must end on:

Day one at 9pm – Day two at 3pm

Guidance for Presiding Officers (continued)

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You can help choose two young people from Sefton to be inUK Youth Parliament.

Lots of young people from other schools and youthorganisations in Sefton will also help choose yourrepresentative.

You can see who wants to be in Youth Parliament by lookingat the posters in your school and youth projects.

Your teacher, youth worker or a young volunteer will giveyou a ballot paper with all the names of the young peoplewho want to be in UK Youth Parliament.

This is a confidential ballot and you do not have to tellanyone else who you vote for.

Make a mark next to the name of the person you thinkshould be a Member of the UK Youth Parliament.

The person who gets the most votes will be in the UK YouthParliament.

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UKYP WORKSHOPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

Activity 1 (10 minutes)

Activity 2 (10 minutes)

Activity 3 (20 minutes)

What is politics?Give young people post-its and ask them to write down what words come into theirheads when you say politics. Ask them to stick the post-its on a board. Pick a few anddiscuss with the group. N.B. You can do this exercise again later and see if the wordsare different.

What decisions do politicians make that affect me?Do this as a whole group writing their suggestions on the board.

Agree/Disagree Continuum Put a large sign saying “Agree” at one end of the room and another saying “Disagree”at the other end. Ask the group to imagine that there is a line from one sign to theother. Explain to the group that you are going to read a statement and they shouldposition themselves on the line in response to what you’ve said, so if they agree theywill be very close to the “Agree” sign, whereas if they have mixed feelings they willbe closer to the middle. If they disagree they’d be closer to that end of the room andso on.

After you have read a statement and the young people have positioned themselves,you can ask individuals to share why they have stood in that particular place.

SESSION 1

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You may want to use all or some of these statements or you may want to design your own:n Bus fares for young people should be lower

n Young people should be in education until they’re 18

n Parents should be allowed to smack their children

n Schools should abolish uniforms

n Voting at elections should be compulsory

n Young people are not interested in politics

n Politicians should be made to retire at the age of 60

n There should be an equal number of male and female politicians

n People should be able to vote by text

n There should be more youth clubs in Sefton

n Leisure activities should be cheaper for young people

n Young people care more about what happens on the X-Factor than in elections

n Young people should have to learn a foreign language

n The voting age should be lowered to 16

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Political PartiesSplit the young people into groups of about 4 or 5. Ask each group to form apolitical party. As a group they must:

n Decide what their Party is going to be called.

n Design a logo that the party can use.

n Decide who, if anyone is going to be the Party Leader.

n Decide on 3 main policies and 3 actions you would take if elected and put theminto a manifesto. (Example on next page).

n Plan tactics for an election campaign.

n Plan ways of encouraging people to join your Party.

n Create a campaign poster.

Who would you vote for?Each group has a few minutes to present their Party’s manifesto.

Everyone then has the chance to vote for their favourite Party.

UKYP WORKSHOPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

Activity 1 (30-60 minutes)

SESSION 2

Activity 2 (15-30 minutes)

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My priorities are:I’m running for Youth Parliament because I feel there are lots of things that needimproving for Sefton’s youth and we’re sometimes overlooked. I am already anactive member of a youth project and I have helped organise two conferences foryoung people. I’m open minded to all options and views, hard working and veryresponsible.

If I was elected I would work tirelessly for Sefton’s young people because I knowhow much it needs changing. I am the right person for the job.

My policies are centred on saving the environmentI would like to be an MYP because I think we as young people should have a say ineverything from how the country is run to what we can do about climate change. Ibelieve that people need to do their best to reduce pollution now, so that when webecome adults and have families of our own we can still have clean air to breathe.

It is important that issues such as easily affordable solar panels, cleaner, safer,cheaper transport for young people and safer places for kids to hang out arerecognised by the Government.

Candidate 1

EXAMPLE MANIFESTO

Candidate 2

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Activity 2 (10 minutes)

UKYP WORKSHOPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

The Young People’s ParliamentUse the notes from this pack to explain the role of UKYP.

True or False?Split young people into pairs or small groups. Hand out the worksheet provided andask young people to cut out the statements. They must then put the statements intocolumns, True or False. When everyone is happy with where they have placed theirstatements, inform all the group that in fact, all the statements are true.

Activity 1 (10 minutes)

SESSION 3

Statements

n The UKYP have successfully campaigned andachieved free or subsidised travel for youngpeople in some areas of the country.

n The UKYP wants to help all young people nomatter who the are, where they come from orwhat they have done.

n The UKYP have pushed the Government intospending more money on Sex and RelationshipEducation.

n MYPs have met the Prime Minister.n MYPs took a campaign to Downing Street and

their report forced the Government to changepolicy and make Sex and RelationshipEducation compulsory in all schools.

n The UKYP held a debate in the House of Lords.n Over 10,000 young people voted in Seftons

UKYP election in 2010/2011.n UKYP campaigns are discussed by the Prime

Minister in the House of Parliament.n Nearly 400,000 young people across the

country have voted in UKYP elections.n The more young people who vote in the UKYP

elections, the more influence UKYP will have.n Every young person aged 11-18 has the right to

vote for their UKYP representative.n Ministers have stated that they want to work

with UKYP.

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The following statements are about UKYP. You must decide which ones are true and which onesare false. Cut out the statements and split them into two columns True or False:

The UKYP have successfully campaigned andachieved free or subsidised travel for youngpeople in some areas of the country.

The UKYP wants to help all young people nomatter who the are, where they come from orwhat they have done.

The UKYP have pushed the Government intospending more money on Sex andRelationship Education.

MYPs have met the Prime Minister.

MYPs took a campaign to Downing Street andtheir report forced the Government to changepolicy and make Sex and RelationshipEducation compulsory in all schools.

The UKYP held a debate in the House of Lords.

Over 10,000 young people voted in SeftonsUKYP election in 2010/2011.

UKYP campaigns are discussed by the PrimeMinister in the House of Parliament.

The more young people who vote in the UKYPelections, the more influence UKYP will have.

Nearly 400,000 young people across thecountry have voted in UKYP elections.

Every young person aged 11-18 has the rightto vote for their UKYP representative.

Ministers have stated that they want to workwith UKYP.

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Ideal MYPSplit the young people into groups of 4-5.

Give each group 2 pieces of flip chart paper stuck together. Ask the group to drawaround one member of the group. This outline will be the ideal member of the YouthParliament. The groups then have to draw and write on attributes that would make agood MYP. e.g. big ears for listening or a watch because they are punctual. Thenask the groups to feedback to each other.

Activity 3 (15-25 minutes)

Want to get involved?Use this pack to tell young people how they can get involved in standing in theUKYP election in Sefton, how they can help on polling day and how they can vote!

Activity 4 (10-20 minutes)

SESSION 3

UKYP WORKSHOPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

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UKYP WORKSHOPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

What is the Youth Parliament?Copy and distribute this sheet for participants to circle their answers

1. What is the Governmenta. A group of young peopleb. A group of teachersc. A group of adults who decide how the country should be run

2. Who chooses who is in Government?a. No one, they just choose themselvesb. Other adults choose by votingc. Children and young people to pick

3. What is Youth Parliament?a. A group of young people who help the Government make decisionsb. A group of pop starsc. A group of teachers

4. Who chooses who is in the Youth Parliament?a. Adults in the Governmentb. Young people can vote for who they wantc. Teachers choose young people

5. How many young people can you vote for in Sefton?a. 1b. 2c. 3

Activity 1 (10-20 minutes)

SESSION 4

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Supporting Students with Additional Needs to become involved in the UKYP process

We recognise that young people have a wide range of needs and somemay need additional support to have the opportunity of taking part inthe UKYP process.

If you are working with young people who have additional needs pleasefell free to run sessions for the elections in a manner that best suitsyour groups.

All young people have the right to keep their votes secret: however, it’srecognised this will not always be possible when supporting youngpeople with additional needs. If this is the case, please try and remainas neutral as possible.

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Closing Date: 13th January 2012

Please email: [email protected] or [email protected] with your completed form.

If you have any queries contact Sefton Youth Service on 0151 934 4899 / 4898 or by email: [email protected] / [email protected] If you need to post

your form, send it to Sefton Youth Service, Cambridge Road, Seaforth. L21 1EZ.

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Self-Nomination FormMember of the UK Youth Parliament

Would you like to be elected as a Member of the UK Youth Parliament for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton?

If so, please complete and submit the form below:

Name: Date of Birth:

Address:

Post code:

School (If not at a school is there a relevant organisation/group you belong to?)

Tel No: Mobile No:

E-mail (please write clearly):

Why do you want to be Sefton MYP and why should young people vote for you?Please do not make reference to your school in this section (150 words max.)

APPENDIX 1

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Curriculum LinksThe activities in this resource pack support the delivery of the CitizenshipCurriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4; in particular the key concept below. Furtherguidance can be found at:http://curriculum.qca.org.uk/key-stages-3-and4/subjects/citizenship

1.1 Democracy and Justice as part of Citizenship

1. Participating actively in different kinds of decision making and voting in orderto influence public life.

2. Weighing up what is fair and unfair in different situations, understanding thatjustice is fundamental to a democratic society and exploring the role of law inmaintaining order and resolving conflict.

3. Considering how democracy, justice, diversity, tolerance, respect and freedomare valued by people with different beliefs, backgrounds and traditions withinthe changing democratic society.

4. Understanding and exploring the roles of citizens and Parliament in holdingGovernment and those in power to account.

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Move it Sefton www.moveitsefton.co.ukThis will enable young people to access Sefton Youth Service and services/activities theYouth Service can offer them, as well as accessing UKYP information.

UK Parliament www.parliament.ukOfficial UK Parliament website – contains everything you need to know about the worldof Westminster!

Number 10 Downing Street www.youngpeople.pm.gov.ukNumber 10 website for young people. You can see what’s behind the famous door, learnabout the history of the building and the people who have lived in it, and get in touchwith the Prime Minister.

The British Youth Council (BYC) www.byc.org.ukThe British Youth Council (BYC) represents and involves a unique coalition of youngpeople through their involvement as individuals or through their youth organisations.

Catch 21 www.catch21.co.ukThe aim of Catch 21 is to kick-start a revolution of participation in British politics bychanging the way it is perceived by the public. Catch 21 seeks to achieve this by puttingon debates and shows all over the UK, which will attract young people – those who areseen as the least likely to be interested in the traditional style of politics by includingwell known public faces.

Envision www.envision.org.ukEnvision is youth empowerment charity that enables young people to realise theircapacity to make a difference. Envision works in schools and colleges across the UK,and helps 16-19 year olds to develop their own social and environmental projects.

Headliners www.headliners.orgHeadliners is a UK – wide news agency producing news, features and comment byyoung people for everyone. Through a unique learning journalism programme, youngpeople aged 8-19 research and write stories on issues that are important to them forpublication in national and local newspapers, magazines, television and radio.

The National Children’s Bureau (NCB) www.ncb.org.ukThe National Children's Bureau (NCB) promotes the voices, interests and well-being ofall young people across every aspect of their lives. As an umbrella body for thechildren’s sector in England and Northern Ireland, the NCB provide essential informationon policy, research and better practice for all partner organisations.

Website Links and Further Resources

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The National Children’s Bureau (NCB) www.ncb.org.ukThe National Children's Bureau (NCB) promotes the voices, interests and well-being ofall young people across every aspect of their lives. As an umbrella body for thechildren’s sector in England and Northern Ireland, the NCB provide essential informationon policy, research and better practice for all partner organisations.

The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) www.ncvys.org.ukThe National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) is the independent voice ofthe voluntary sector in England. A diverse network of over 160 national voluntary youthorganisations and regional and local networks. NCVYS has been working since 1936 tosupport voluntary and community organisations that work with young people.

Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT) www.teachingcitizenship.co.ukThe Association of Citizenship Teaching (ACT) is the professional subject association forthose involved in citizenship education.

Participation Works www.participationworks.org.ukParticipation works is an online gateway for youth participation. This is your hub forinformation, resources, news and networking on the involvement of young peopledialogue, decision making and influence across a wide range of settings.

National Youth Agency (NYA) www.nya.org.ukThe National Youth Agency (NYA) supports those involved in young people’s personaland social development and works to enable young people to fulfil their potential withina just society.

Citizenship Foundation www.citizenshipfoundation.org.ukThe Citizenship Foundation is an independent charity which aims to empower individualsto engage in the wider community through education about the law, democracy andsociety.

School Councils UK www.schoolcouncils.orgSchool Councils UK is an independent charity which promotes and facilitates effectivestructures for pupil participation in every school. Their vision is of young people asdecision makers, stakeholders and partners in their schools and communities.

School Poll www.schoolpoll.comLeading software for online school polls, survey, questionnaires and elections. Fullyhosted web-based service. Run secure online polls for students and parents.

Time for Citizenship www.timeforcitizenship.orgThis website is run by primary schools in the UK and Ireland. Registration allows you toview/download the lesson plans (Teachers page), submit entries for termly artcompetitions, and win fabulous prizes for your school, as well as building up a veryvaluable resource for all schools to share.

Do Politics www.dopolitics.org.ukThe Do Politics centre is an initiative developed by the Electoral Commission. Thisonline resource contains practical materials, advice and guidance for all practitionersfrom electoral administrators to youth workers and teachers aiming to increase voterawareness and registration.

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People Directorate

If you need this document ina different format or anotherlanguage, please contact us on:

0845 140 0845www.sefton.gov.uk

People Directorate

If you need this document ina different format or anotherlanguage, please contact us on:

0845 140 0845www.sefton.gov.uk

Nov. 2011