Democracy Classroom

What is the House of Commons? (Welsh/Cymraeg)

Dysgwch am Dŷ’r Cyffredin yn yr animeiddiad hwn ar gyfer plant 11-16 oed. Archwiliwch rôl, gwaith ac aelodaeth Tŷ’r Cyffredin a sut mae’n sicrhau bod y llywodraeth yn atebol.

Learn about the House of Commons in this animation for 11-16 year olds. Explore the role, work and membership of the Commons and how it holds the government to account.

Dolenni’r Cwricwlwm Dinasyddiaeth CA3 a CA4 – Democratiaeth, llywodraeth a hawliau a chyfrifoldebau dinasyddion

TGAU (OCR) Astudiaethau Dinasyddiaeth – Democratiaeth a Llywodraeth

Safon Uwch (AQA) Astudiaethau Dinasyddiaeth – Pŵer a Chyfiawnder

Safon Uwch (Pearson Edexcel) Gwleidyddiaeth – Llywodraeth y DU a syniadau gwleidyddol nad ydynt yn rhai craidd

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What is the Democracy Box?

The Democracy Box is not about elections. It is not about party politics. The Democracy Box, just like democracy itself, is not simply about voting. If we live in a true democracy then surely everyone in the country needs to know and understand the basics of how that democracy works. In this episode Yvonne Murphy outlines The Democracy Box project’s vision and aims and we hear from four young guests about why we need to find new ways to intrigue and inspire people to play a part in, and shape the future of, our UK democracy. Lauren & Alex talk about their experience as young co-creators on the project which lead to this podcast series and Ieuan and Nirushan talk about why, as Youth Cymru Peer Leaders, they are supporting the project and their work on the ‘Power of your Vote’ and their own podcast series called YouthPod.

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Getting Heard: Engaging with decision-makers online

In this free training for educators (primary and secondary) we will explore who holds ‘the power’ locally, and nationally, including political and financial decision-makers, and other influential people such as the media and religious and community leaders.

We’ll look at what it is they can, and should, be doing to help community projects such as yours, where they are located, and how best to make contact.

Section 1: Who are the decision-makers?

Section 2: Political power – navigating the right path

Section 3: Financial power – money, money, money

Section 4: Decision-makers with social (or community) power

Section 5: Communicating with empathy

Section 6: Making the most of the moment

Section 7: Additional support and guidance

Along the way we’ll give you lots of tools and tips on how to approach people in power, activities to help your children and young people identify who’s best placed to support them, and case studies from other groups who have engaged with local decision-makers to make change in their community.

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What is a General Election? (Primary Ages 7-11) (English)

In this lesson created by the team at Young Citizens, pupils explore the meaning of ‘democracy,’ and the ways in which citizens can participate in democratic life in the UK. Pupils learn about the role of the Prime Minister, Members of Parliament and political parties, and how a general election works. They consider why it is important for citizens to be well informed before casting their vote, and how they can find out about the views of candidates and parties.

By the end of the lesson pupils will be able to:

➯ Describe what the word ‘democracy’ means;

➯ Explore what the role of the Prime Minister and Members of Parliament are;

➯ Identify what a political party is;

➯ Explain how a general election works and the importance of a secret ballot;

➯ Explore how they can find out about the views of politicians and why this is important.

They consider why it is important for citizens to be well informed before casting their vote, and how they can find out about the views of candidates and parties. Pupils also look at the reasoning behind the secret ballot, and consider the voting age debate.

The lesson contains an extension activity that introduces the class to women’s fight for the vote through the Suffrage Movement.

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Local and central government (Primary Ages 7-11) (English)

In this lesson created by the team at Young Citizens, pupils learn about the function of central and local government and the difference between MPs and local councillors. Pupils explore the job of parliament, taking a look at the role of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Pupils explore a range of issues faced by citizens and decide which political representative is best placed to help. They then go on to consider the ways that they can participate in our democracy, and finally apply and consolidate their learning by designing a new political party and voting for a candidate to stand for election.

By the end of the lesson pupils will be able to:

➯ Explore the role of central and local government;

➯ Describe what happens in parliament;

➯ Identify different ways they can make their voices heard by key decision makers in their area.

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Why do we have laws? (Primary Ages 7-11) (English)

In this lesson created by the team at Young Citizens, pupils explore why we need laws and how they are made using our parliamentary systems. Pupils learn about the different roles that contribute to the creation and upholding of the law. They explore what the rule of law means and they consider why it is important for citizens to be well- informed about the legal system. Pupils explore who has the power to make and change laws and how this impacts elections.

By the end of the lesson pupils will be able to:

➯ Describe the different roles of parliament, government and the justice system;

➯ Define what ‘the rule of law’ means and why it is important;

➯ Explain how the laws are made and who has the power to change them;

➯ Identify different ways we can make our voices heard by key decision makers in our areas.

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Who runs the country? (Primary Ages 5-7 | Welsh)

Yn y wers hon wedi’i chreu gan y tîm yn Young Citizens, mae’r disgyblion yn archwilio pwy sy'n rhedeg y wlad a sut maen nhw'n cael eu hethol. Bydd y disgyblion yn dysgu am y rôl bwysig y mae ASau yn ei chwarae wrth gynrychioli'r bobl sy'n byw yn eu hetholaethau. Daw'r wers i ben drwy herio’r disgyblion i ystyried pa faterion sydd bwysicaf mewn cymdeithas yn eu barn hwy, a pha addewidion y bydden nhw'n bwriadu eu gwneud petaen nhw'n ffurfio plaid wleidyddol.

Erbyn diwedd y wers bydd y disgyblion yn gallu:

➯ Esbonio beth yw etholiad cyffredinol;

➯ Disgrifio beth mae Aelod Seneddol (AS) yn ei wneud;

➯ Archwilio’r pethau sy’n bwysig eu hystyried, yn eu barn nhw, wrth redeg gwlad.

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What is a General Election? (Primary Ages 7-11) (Welsh)

Yn y wers hon wedi’i chreu gan y tîm yn Young Citizens, mae’r disgyblion yn archwilio ystyr 'democratiaeth', a'r ffyrdd y gall dinasyddion gymryd rhan mewn bywyd democrataidd yn y DU. Mae’r disgyblion yn dysgu am rôl y Prif Weinidog, Aelodau Seneddol a phleidiau gwleidyddol, a sut mae etholiad cyffredinol yn gweithio. Byddant yn ystyried pam mae’n bwysig i ddinasyddion fod yn wybodus cyn bwrw eu pleidlais, a sut y gallant gael gwybod am farn ymgeiswyr a phleidiau.

Erbyn diwedd y wers bydd y disgyblion yn gallu:

➯ Disgrifio beth yw ystyr y gair 'democratiaeth';

➯ Archwilio beth yw rôl y Prif Weinidog a'r Aelodau Seneddol;

➯ Nodi beth yw plaid wleidyddol;

➯ Esbonio sut mae etholiad cyffredinol yn gweithio a phwysigrwydd pleidlais gudd;

➯ Archwilio sut y gallant gael gwybod am farn gwleidyddion a pham mae hyn yn bwysig;

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Local and central government (Primary Ages 7-11) (Welsh)

Yn y wers hon wedi’i chreu gan y tîm yn Young Citizens, mae’r disgyblion yn dysgu am swyddogaeth llywodraeth ganolog a lleol a'r gwahaniaeth rhwng ASau a chynghorwyr lleol. Mae'r disgyblion yn archwilio gwaith Senedd y DU, gan edrych ar rôl Tŷ'r Cyffredin a Thŷ’r Arglwyddi. Bydd y disgyblion yn archwilio amrywiaeth o faterion sy'n wynebu dinasyddion ac yn penderfynu pa gynrychiolydd gwleidyddol sydd yn y sefyllfa orau i helpu. Yna byddant yn ystyried ym mha ffyrdd y gallan nhw gymryd rhan yn ein democratiaeth, ac yn olaf byddant yn cymhwyso a chydgrynhoi eu dysgu trwy ddylunio plaid wleidyddol newydd a phleidleisio dros ymgeisydd i sefyll mewn etholiad.

Erbyn diwedd y wers bydd y disgyblion yn gallu:

• Archwilio rôl llywodraeth ganolog a lleol;

• Disgrifio’r hyn sy'n digwydd yn Senedd y DU;

• Nodi gwahanol ffyrdd y gallant leisio eu barn i’r rhai sy'n gwneud penderfyniadau allweddol yn eu hardal.

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Why do we have laws? (Primary Ages 7-11) (Welsh)

Yn y wers hon wedi’i chreu gan y tîm yn Young Citizens, mae’r disgyblion yn archwilio pam mae angen deddfau arnom a sut y cânt eu llunio gan ddefnyddio ein systemau seneddol. Mae’r disgyblion yn dysgu am y gwahanol rolau sy'n cyfrannu at greu a chynnal y ddeddf. Maent yn archwilio beth mae rheolaeth cyfraith yn ei olygu ac yn ystyried pam mae’n bwysig i ddinasyddion fod yn wybodus am y system gyfreithiol. Mae’r disgyblion yn archwilio pwy sydd â'r pŵer i lunio a newid deddfau a sut mae hyn yn effeithio ar etholiadau.

Erbyn diwedd y wers bydd y disgyblion yn gallu:

➯ Disgrifio gwahanol rolau senedd y DU, y llywodraeth a’r system gyfiawnder;

➯ Diffinio beth yw ystyr 'rheolaeth cyfraith' a pham y mae’n bwysig;

➯ Esbonio sut mae'r deddfau’n cael eu llunio a phwy sydd â'r pŵer i'w newid;

➯ Nodi gwahanol ffyrdd y gallwn leisio ein barn i’r rhai sy'n gwneud penderfyniadau allweddol yn ein hardaloedd.

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Lesson Plan Welcome to the General Election 2024 Parties, Constituencies & Candidates (Welsh) (Aged 5-7)

In this Our Generation Our Vote session, created by VotesforSchools for primary aged pupils, learners are Welcomed to the General Election 2024. They are introduced to the political parties and start to think about issues that are important to them. They learn about constituencies and research their local candidates standing for election. Through an ‘election safari’ pupils find out what they may spot in ‘the wild’ during the General Election. After completing this session, pupils will be ready to learn about party manifestos and policy areas and then cast their vote as part of Our Generation Our Vote. This resource is in Welsh.

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Welcome to the General Election 2024 Parties, Constituencies & Candidates (Welsh) (Aged 5-7)

In this Our Generation Our Vote session, created by VotesforSchools for primary aged pupils, learners are Welcomed to the General Election 2024. They are introduced to the political parties and start to think about issues that are important to them. They learn about constituencies and research their local candidates standing for election. Through an ‘election safari’ pupils find out what they may spot in ‘the wild’ during the General Election. After completing this session, pupils will be ready to learn about party manifestos and policy areas and then cast their vote as part of Our Generation Our Vote. This resource is in Welsh.

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Lesson Plan Welcome to the General Election 2024 Parties, Constituencies & Candidates (Welsh) (Aged 7-11)

In this Our Generation Our Vote session, created by VotesforSchools for primary aged pupils, learners are Welcomed to the General Election 2024. They are introduced to the political parties and start to think about issues that are important to them. They learn about constituencies and research their local candidates standing for election. Through an ‘election safari’ pupils find out what they may spot in ‘the wild’ during the General Election. After completing this session, pupils will be ready to learn about party manifestos and policy areas and then cast their vote as part of Our Generation Our Vote. This resource is in Welsh.

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Welcome to the General Election 2024 Parties, Constituencies & Candidates (Welsh) (Aged 7-11)

In this Our Generation Our Vote session, created by VotesforSchools for primary aged pupils, learners are Welcomed to the General Election 2024. They are introduced to the political parties and start to think about issues that are important to them. They learn about constituencies and research their local candidates standing for election. Through an ‘election safari’ pupils find out what they may spot in ‘the wild’ during the General Election. After completing this session, pupils will be ready to learn about party manifestos and policy areas and then cast their vote as part of Our Generation Our Vote. This resource is in Welsh.

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Explore Manifestos and Vote! Primary School Presentation (Our Generation. Our Vote.)

In this Our Generation Our Vote session, learners explore party manifestos and cast their vote as part of Our Generation Our Vote! This is the Primary age version in English

Please see the PowerPoint slides for delivery notes to review in advance of the session. This session can be delivered in multiple parts or in one go but we recommend that you allow a minimum of 60-80 minutes overall. If you split the session, this would be a minimum of 40-60 minutes for the exploring issues/manifestos section (slides 1-4) and a minimum of 20 minutes for the section where learners cast their votes (slides 5-10).

You will need your ballot papers and boxes for this session. We recommend that you also print the Manifesto Policy Summaries (available via the link in the slides) in advance to use in the activity.

By the end of this session you will have collected votes from your learners. Please submit these votes by 5pm Friday 21st June to be included in the results announcement on Friday 28th June. The link to submit your votes has been sent to you via email and on the cover slip in the ballot paper delivery.

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Explore Manifestos and Vote! Secondary School Presentation (Our Generation. Our Vote.)

In this Our Generation Our Vote session, learners explore party manifestos and cast their vote as part of Our Generation Our Vote! This is the Secondary age version in English

Please see the PowerPoint slides for delivery notes to review in advance Please see the PowerPoint slides for delivery notes to review in advance of the session. This session can be delivered in multiple parts or in one go but we recommend that you allow a minimum of 60-80 minutes overall. If you split the session, this would be a minimum of 40-60 minutes for the exploring issues/manifestos section (slides 1-4) and a minimum of 20 minutes for the section where learners cast their votes (slides 5-10).

You will need your ballot papers and boxes for this session. We recommend that you also print the Manifesto Policy Summaries (available via the link in the slides) in advance to use in the activity.

By the end of this session you will have collected votes from your learners. Please submit these votes by 5pm Friday 21st June to be included in the results announcement on Friday 28th June. The link to submit your votes has been sent to you via email and on the cover slip in the ballot paper delivery.

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Explore Manifestos and Vote! Welsh Presentation (Our Generation. Our Vote.) (Cymraeg)

In this Our Generation Our Vote session, learners explore party manifestos and cast their vote as part of Our Generation Our Vote! This is the combined Primary and Secondary age version in Welsh.

Please see the PowerPoint slides for delivery notes to review in advance of the session. This session can be delivered in multiple parts or in one go but we recommend that you allow a minimum of 60-80 minutes overall. If you split the session, this would be a minimum of 40-60 minutes for the exploring issues/manifestos section (slides 1-4) and a minimum of 20 minutes for the section where learners cast their votes (slides 5-10).

You will need your ballot papers and boxes for this session. We recommend that you also print the Manifesto Policy Summaries (available via the link in the slides) in advance to use in the activity.

By the end of this session you will have collected votes from your learners. Please submit these votes by 5pm Friday 21st June to be included in the results announcement on Friday 28th June. The link to submit your votes has been sent to you via email and on the cover slip in the ballot paper delivery.

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The Results (Our Generation. Our Vote.)

This session introduces learners of all ages to the results of Our Generation. Our Vote. and supports them to start to analyse these. Learners then compare the results of Our Generation. Our Vote. to the results of the 2024 General Election and start to think about how the winning government and their elected MP might have an impact on their lives and community. Please see the facilitator notes on each slide for more detail and delivery guidance.

This session should take approximately 30 to 50 minutes, depending on the uptake of, and time given to, the discussion activities and whether you look at the results in more detail with your group via the Our Generation. Our Vote. results page, or just use the information on the slides.

On some of the slides, there are additional questions or more detail aimed at older groups of young people, these are indicated by an orange box. Please use/remove as appropriate for the age and needs of your group.

From the new academic year, Our Generation. Our Vote. will share additional resources and opportunities for young people to continue with democratic education and getting their voices heard in their communities and with their elected MP.

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The Results (Our Generation. Our Vote.) (Cymraeg)

This session (in Welsh) introduces learners of all ages to the results of Our Generation. Our Vote. and supports them to start to analyse these. Learners then compare the results of Our Generation. Our Vote. to the results of the 2024 General Election and start to think about how the winning government and their elected MP might have an impact on their lives and community. Please see the facilitator notes on each slide for more detail and delivery guidance.

This session should take approximately 30 to 50 minutes, depending on the uptake of, and time given to, the discussion activities and whether you look at the results in more detail with your group via the Our Generation. Our Vote. results page, or just use the information on the slides.

On some of the slides, there are additional questions or more detail aimed at older groups of young people, these are indicated by an orange box. Please use/remove as appropriate for the age and needs of your group.

From the new academic year, Our Generation. Our Vote. will share additional resources and opportunities for young people to continue with democratic education and getting their voices heard in their communities and with their elected MP.

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UK Parliamentary General Election Resources: The Journey of your Vote. Delivery Guidance Wales (Cymraeg)

This is the delivery guidance specific to Wales and is in Cymraeg. These sessions in the format of assemblies and activities will contribute to students’ understanding of democracy by exploring the processes involved in a UK Parliamentary general election.

The activities explore eight steps involved in a general election, introducing students to ‘the journey’ of their vote.

There are eight activities in total and they can be used in any way that fits your timetable. Feel free to pick one activity or to follow the whole sequence.

The activities focus on the processes involved when someone votes in person.

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Understanding the Voting and Political System

What is Democracy?

Who Runs The Country?

Making A Decision - (ALN / SEND)

Making A Decision - Primary

Understanding Politics

UK Parliament Debating Resources

An Introduction to Democracy

UK Parliament | General Election Assembly

UK Parliament Teaching Resources

Welcome to Your Vote | Lessons

Welcome to Your Vote | Assemblies

Voting Systems

Local Elections

Introduction to Our Generation. Our Vote.

#ElectionCountdown: General Election July 2024

Secondary School: Assemblies (Our Generation. Our Vote.)

Secondary School: Lessons - Introduction to the General Election (Our Generation. Our Vote.)

Secondary School: Form Time Sessions (Our Generation. Our Vote.)

Primary School Sessions: Ages 5-7 (Our Generation. Our Vote.)

Primary School Sessions: Ages 7-11 (Our Generation. Our Vote.)

Exploring Elections | General Election 2024

#ElectionCountdown - Youth Activities

Youth group activities (Our Generation Our Vote | The Politics Project #ElectionCountdown)

#ElectionCountdown - Youth Activities (Welsh)

Youth group activities - Welsh (Our Generation. Our Vote. | The Politics Project #ElectionCountdown)

#GE2024 Getting ready for hustings

Secondary School: Form Time Sessions - Welsh (Our Generation. Our Vote.)

Condensed 2 Hour Educational Programme (Our Generation. Our Vote.)

Explore Manifestos and Vote! (Our Generation. Our Vote.)

The Results (Our Generation. Our Vote.)

The Results of Our Generation. Our Vote. by VotesforSchools

UK Parliamentary General Election Resources | The Journey of Your Vote

My Vote, My Voice Campaign

Digital Dialogue: Wales Programme

Our Generation. Our Vote. | Ein Cenhedlaeth. Ein Pleidlais.

#ElectionCountdown

Our Generation. Our Vote. | Ein Cenhedlaeth. Ein Pleidlais. (Cymraeg)

Electoral Commission Voter Registration Campaign

No Vote No Voice

ACT Parallel Election Project

#ElectionCountdown - Youth Activities