#ElectionCountdown May 2024: Local and Regional Elections
#ElectionCountdown is a campaign run in the lead up to elections - this scheme of work is for the local and regional elections on May 2nd.
These resources can be used in form-time or assemblies to inform people on a variety of topics including:
- Introduction to the election
- Voter Registration
- Introduction to Local Government
- Introduction to Regional Government
- Candidates
- Manifestos
- How to Vote
- After the Election
These resources can be used in form-time or assemblies to inform people on a variety of topics including:
- Introduction to the election
- Voter Registration
- Introduction to Local Government
- Introduction to Regional Government
- Candidates
- Manifestos
- How to Vote
- After the Election
All May 2024 resources
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Here you can find all the resources for the Local and Regional May 2nd 2024 elections.
Here you can find all the resources for the Local and Regional May 2nd 2024 elections.
Teacher Guidance
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Candidates
This session covers how candidates stand for elections, where to find out who is running an election, and how to learn more about these candidates.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Teacher Guidance
Candidates
How to vote
This session covers how to register to vote, types of voter ID, different types of voting, and important voting deadlines ahead of the May 2nd elections.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Teacher Guidance
How to Vote
Introduction to local government
This session introduces young people to local government, including who sits in local government and what they are responsible for.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Teacher Guidance
Local government
Introduction to regional government
This session introduces young people to regional government, including Mayors, what they do, and how devolution means different Mayors have different powers. This session goes into more detail on Mayors in London and Manchester ahead of the May 2nd Mayoral elections.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Teacher Guidance
Regional government
Introduction to the elections
This session covers the important election information, such as when and where elections are taking place, which specific areas have elections taking place on May 2nd, and who can vote in different elections.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Teacher Guidance
Intro to elections
Manifestos
This session introduces what a manifesto is and the role it plays during elections, and encourages young people to think about issues that are important to them.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Teacher Guidance
Manifestos
Voter registration
This session encourages young people to talk about voter registration, such as reasons why young people may not already be registered to vote and what benefits come with registering to vote.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Election countdown is a series of six 10/15 minute sessions that are designed to be delivered in the run up to the local elections 2024.
Teacher Guidance
Voter Registration
After the Election
This session covers steps after the election, such as finding out the results, understanding them, and following the media narrative.
Teacher Guidance
After the election
Make a Plan to Vote
These cards support young people to vote in an election by encouraging them to think about where their polling station is and when they will vote.
Teacher Guidance
Make a Plan to Vote