Our Special Report in this week's First News edition explores how local and general elections work, what elected representatives do, and how young people can understand who to turn to about issues that matter to them. Read the full edition: https://ow.ly/2A6V50ZXcwY

Why Economic & Financial Education and why in Citizenship? As #TalkMoneyWeek approaches, revisit this Teaching Citizenship article exploring how money, ethics & democracy connect in the classroom. Pp. 6–7: https://ow.ly/nXGG50ZWSv4 #FinanceEducation

ACT’s Chief Executive Liz Moorse and Curriculum and Resources Manager Naomi Kennedy are presenting with Professor James Sloam at #NECEFestival2026 in Lisbon, sharing expertise on how #CitizenshipEducation can build young people’s trust, confidence and participation in democracy.

How did #Citizenship become part of the #NationalCurriculum? From the Crick Report in 1998 to becoming statutory in 2002, the subject has a fascinating history. Learn about its development with ACT’s free short course: https://ow.ly/ECVK50ZWSu0

Councillor or MP? Local or general election? We’ve teamed up with First News to explain who does what, and how young people can make their voices heard. Perfect to explore in the classroom! https://ow.ly/UewH50ZXckk #VotesAt16 #Citizenship

What does outstanding #Citizenship look like in your school? ACT’s #BigPictureofCitizenship helps schools reflect on their provision, from what you want to achieve to how you organise teaching and learning and evaluate its impact. https://ow.ly/74Fk50ZWSpe

In Tes magazine, Professor Bryony Hoskins explores how schools can create space for young people to develop their own views, explore disagreement and build confidence in political discussion. Read the article: https://ow.ly/VHBe50ZWSam #G-EPIC #TeachingCitizenship

'How can we become future political leaders?’ gets KS4 students evaluating voting systems, debating electoral reform, comparing forms of government and exploring the UK’s political spectrum: https://ow.ly/QCL050ZUUcg

How can schools help girls feel more confident engaging with politics? Professor Bryony Hoskins explores what G-EPIC research tells us about classroom practice. Read the article: https://ow.ly/QGtt50ZV0nm #G-EPIC Tes magazine

Join us on 7 October at 4pm for our Welcome Primary Members webinar. Find out more about ACT, explore Citizenship at KS1 and KS2, and discover the resources and support available to help your school get started. Free for ACT members. Book now: https://ow.ly/1B1F50ZUPL4

Earlier this month, ACT Chair of Trustees Helen Blachford gave evidence to the House of Commons Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee as part of its inquiry into Modernising Elections. Watch highlights from the evidence session: https://ow.ly/w9nc50ZS7XN #Votesat16

Looking for an engaging introduction to active citizenship for Year 7? ‘What role can I play in making our school a fairer place?’ gets students thinking about rights, responsibilities, fairness and power in a context they know well: their own school:https://ow.ly/X74050ZS7Uz

New to primary Citizenship? Join ACT on 7 Oct at 4pm for our webinar. We’ll share practical ideas, resources & guidance to help you develop your Citizenship provision & an introduction to ACT’s primary offer. Free for all ACT members: https://ow.ly/j5JA50ZS7IZ

‘How does who we are help shape our communities?’, our KS2 unit gives pupils opportunities to explore identity, diversity, equality and belonging, while developing their ability to consider different perspectives and make reasoned arguments. Take a look: https://ow.ly/HcQN50ZS7Rh

The #RoLModelsChallenge is now open for young people aged 11-16. Created by Youth Ambassadors at the Attorney General's Office, it helps students explore what the #RuleOfLaw means in everyday life & share their ideas through a creative final project. More at rolmodels.com.

What will the new curriculum mean for Citizenship at primary? Join us on 7 Oct at 4pm for our webinar. We’ll explore the changes ahead, share practical guidance, resources, & help you start preparing for KS1 & KS2 Citizenship. Free for all ACT members: https://ow.ly/MZJ450ZS7Fr

Thinking about becoming an ACT School & College or Primary member? Get exclusive access to our fully resourced KS1–KS4 Model Core Curriculum, with lesson plans, slides and pupil resources mapped to the National Curriculum. Find out more: https://ow.ly/3sTK50ZQv4g #TeachingResources