Association for Citizenship Teaching
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The Association for Citizenship Teaching is the subject association promoting excellence in Citizenship education.
https://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/
https://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/
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ACT welcomes the Government's formal response to the Curriculum & Assessment Review report which confirms #CitizenshipEducation will become compulsory in primary schools! Read more about the report's recommendations: https://ow.ly/5wCs50XmZt6 #CurriculumandAssessmentReview
Want to strengthen your Citizenship teaching? Use our free Citizenship Review Tool to get a detailed report on your current strengths and areas for improvement.
Try it here: https://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/citizenship-review-tool/
#TeachingCitizenship #EdChatUK
Try it here: https://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/citizenship-review-tool/
#TeachingCitizenship #EdChatUK
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Want to strengthen your Citizenship teaching? Use our free Citizenship Review Tool to get a detailed report on your current strengths and areas for improvement.
Try it here: https://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/citizenship-review-tool/
#TeachingCitizenship #EdChatUK
Try it here: https://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/citizenship-review-tool/
#TeachingCitizenship #EdChatUK
Join ACT for the tools to deliver excellent Citizenship education: expert guidance, CPD, resources, the ACT journal & a supportive network of teachers. Elevate your teaching and inspire your students! https://ow.ly/ZGwT50XKNVz #JoinUs
January 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Join ACT for the tools to deliver excellent Citizenship education: expert guidance, CPD, resources, the ACT journal & a supportive network of teachers. Elevate your teaching and inspire your students! https://ow.ly/ZGwT50XKNVz #JoinUs
Our #impartiality in Citizenship guides help primary & secondary schools balance political education with impartiality grounded in law, DfE guidance & best practice. Download here: https://ow.ly/HY3q50XKNYr #TeachingGuidance
January 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Our #impartiality in Citizenship guides help primary & secondary schools balance political education with impartiality grounded in law, DfE guidance & best practice. Download here: https://ow.ly/HY3q50XKNYr #TeachingGuidance
Want to supercharge your Citizenship provision in 2026? Use our free Citizenship Review Tool to get a free report which identifies strengths and areas for development.
Find it here: https://ow.ly/20BQ50XKO1W
#TeachingCitizenship #EdChat
Find it here: https://ow.ly/20BQ50XKO1W
#TeachingCitizenship #EdChat
January 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Want to supercharge your Citizenship provision in 2026? Use our free Citizenship Review Tool to get a free report which identifies strengths and areas for development.
Find it here: https://ow.ly/20BQ50XKO1W
#TeachingCitizenship #EdChat
Find it here: https://ow.ly/20BQ50XKO1W
#TeachingCitizenship #EdChat
Units of work for use right away in the classroom for your whole team, access to teacher ambassadors for support and guidance - these are just some of the great reasons to #JoinUs as School and College members! https://ow.ly/ARrW50XKNRE
January 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Units of work for use right away in the classroom for your whole team, access to teacher ambassadors for support and guidance - these are just some of the great reasons to #JoinUs as School and College members! https://ow.ly/ARrW50XKNRE
Wishing all of the Citizenship teaching community a very Happy New Year! #2026
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Wishing all of the Citizenship teaching community a very Happy New Year! #2026
In July, Zainab Ali shared her powerful speech delivered at the launch of the Youth Shadow Curriculum and Assessment Review about why inclusive #CitizenshipEducation rooted in equity, representation is vital for every student.
Read it: https://ow.ly/6xaE50XKMXZ #ACTBestOf2025
Read it: https://ow.ly/6xaE50XKMXZ #ACTBestOf2025
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In July, Zainab Ali shared her powerful speech delivered at the launch of the Youth Shadow Curriculum and Assessment Review about why inclusive #CitizenshipEducation rooted in equity, representation is vital for every student.
Read it: https://ow.ly/6xaE50XKMXZ #ACTBestOf2025
Read it: https://ow.ly/6xaE50XKMXZ #ACTBestOf2025
Earlier this year, ACT shared a new case study exploring how Davison Church of England High School has embedded meaningful active citizenship across its curriculum, culture and community. Read the case study: https://ow.ly/NL5550XKMN4 #ACTBestOf2025 #ActiveCitizenship
December 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Earlier this year, ACT shared a new case study exploring how Davison Church of England High School has embedded meaningful active citizenship across its curriculum, culture and community. Read the case study: https://ow.ly/NL5550XKMN4 #ACTBestOf2025 #ActiveCitizenship
In June, ACT CEO Liz Moorse gave evidence to the Speaker’s Conference in Parliament on how Citizenship education strengthens democracy and supports respectful political participation.
Read the full blog: https://ow.ly/AzLL50XKMIf
#ACTBestOf2025 #TeachingCitizenship
Read the full blog: https://ow.ly/AzLL50XKMIf
#ACTBestOf2025 #TeachingCitizenship
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In June, ACT CEO Liz Moorse gave evidence to the Speaker’s Conference in Parliament on how Citizenship education strengthens democracy and supports respectful political participation.
Read the full blog: https://ow.ly/AzLL50XKMIf
#ACTBestOf2025 #TeachingCitizenship
Read the full blog: https://ow.ly/AzLL50XKMIf
#ACTBestOf2025 #TeachingCitizenship
In Feb, ACT shared a case study exploring how to teach a knowledge-rich Citizenship curriculum without boring your students, drawing on classroom practice from Ryan Mason, Curriculum Leader at Addey and Stanhope School. Get inspired for 2026: https://ow.ly/CJWr50XJUub #ACTBestOf2025
December 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In Feb, ACT shared a case study exploring how to teach a knowledge-rich Citizenship curriculum without boring your students, drawing on classroom practice from Ryan Mason, Curriculum Leader at Addey and Stanhope School. Get inspired for 2026: https://ow.ly/CJWr50XJUub #ACTBestOf2025
How does legal education differ across the devolved nations? This article in Issue 62 of #TeachingCitizenship explores how devolution shapes the teaching of law and why legal education matters for young people’s democratic understanding. Pp. 18–21: https://ow.ly/1NxL50XJUAG
December 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How does legal education differ across the devolved nations? This article in Issue 62 of #TeachingCitizenship explores how devolution shapes the teaching of law and why legal education matters for young people’s democratic understanding. Pp. 18–21: https://ow.ly/1NxL50XJUAG
December 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
In Issue 62 of Teaching Citizenship, Emily Board explores how active citizenship projects, debate, visits to institutions and real-world case studies help students turn abstract ideas into lived experience. Read it on pp. 36-37: https://ow.ly/nNlp50XJUet
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In Issue 62 of Teaching Citizenship, Emily Board explores how active citizenship projects, debate, visits to institutions and real-world case studies help students turn abstract ideas into lived experience. Read it on pp. 36-37: https://ow.ly/nNlp50XJUet
In June we celebrated the ACT Teaching Citizenship Awards at the Houses of Parliament. From teachers & trainees to schools & organisations, the evening honoured a passionate community strengthening democracy through Citizenship. Recap the highlights: https://ow.ly/37I150XJU8B
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In June we celebrated the ACT Teaching Citizenship Awards at the Houses of Parliament. From teachers & trainees to schools & organisations, the evening honoured a passionate community strengthening democracy through Citizenship. Recap the highlights: https://ow.ly/37I150XJU8B
In our latest issue of #Teaching Citizenship, Steven Humphrys, ACT Ambassador and Council Member, reflects on the texts that shaped his confidence in teaching the law through Citizenship. Read the article on pp. 10–11: https://ow.ly/nJ3V50XJU1a
December 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
In our latest issue of #Teaching Citizenship, Steven Humphrys, ACT Ambassador and Council Member, reflects on the texts that shaped his confidence in teaching the law through Citizenship. Read the article on pp. 10–11: https://ow.ly/nJ3V50XJU1a
Earlier this year, @emoorse01 spoke at a UCL Constitution Unit panel exploring how lowering the voting age to 16 could work in practice and why quality Citizenship education is essential to its success. Take a read: https://ow.ly/ww3W50XJTYi #ACTBestOf2025
December 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Earlier this year, @emoorse01 spoke at a UCL Constitution Unit panel exploring how lowering the voting age to 16 could work in practice and why quality Citizenship education is essential to its success. Take a read: https://ow.ly/ww3W50XJTYi #ACTBestOf2025
#InternationalMigrantsDay recognises the important contribution of migrants to society.
Our lesson 'What challenges have some migrants faced when coming to the UK?' addresses common misconceptions about migration and its societal impact:
https://ow.ly/Fmps50XJRZW
Our lesson 'What challenges have some migrants faced when coming to the UK?' addresses common misconceptions about migration and its societal impact:
https://ow.ly/Fmps50XJRZW
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#InternationalMigrantsDay recognises the important contribution of migrants to society.
Our lesson 'What challenges have some migrants faced when coming to the UK?' addresses common misconceptions about migration and its societal impact:
https://ow.ly/Fmps50XJRZW
Our lesson 'What challenges have some migrants faced when coming to the UK?' addresses common misconceptions about migration and its societal impact:
https://ow.ly/Fmps50XJRZW
In her article in Issue 62 of #TeachingCitizenship, Naomi Kennedy explores how legal literacy can empower students to understand the justice system, challenge misinformation and participate confidently in democracy. Pp.8-9: https://ow.ly/HOz350XJPi4
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In her article in Issue 62 of #TeachingCitizenship, Naomi Kennedy explores how legal literacy can empower students to understand the justice system, challenge misinformation and participate confidently in democracy. Pp.8-9: https://ow.ly/HOz350XJPi4
2025 was the Council of Europe 2025 #YearofDigitalCitizenshipEducation. In our blog at the beginning of the year, Liz Moorse explored why Citizenship education is vital for empowering young people as informed digital citizens in a modern world: https://ow.ly/tFOw50XJP9W #ACTBestOf2025
December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
2025 was the Council of Europe 2025 #YearofDigitalCitizenshipEducation. In our blog at the beginning of the year, Liz Moorse explored why Citizenship education is vital for empowering young people as informed digital citizens in a modern world: https://ow.ly/tFOw50XJP9W #ACTBestOf2025
ACT wishes a Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate. #Hanukkah2025
December 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
ACT wishes a Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate. #Hanukkah2025
In the latest Teaching Citizenship, Craig Wright highlights how learning about the magistracy can bring Citizenship to life and deepen students’ understanding of the #justicesystem. Read the article (pp.14–15): https://ow.ly/Zrpb50XGLuy #TeachingCitizenship #Magistrates
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In the latest Teaching Citizenship, Craig Wright highlights how learning about the magistracy can bring Citizenship to life and deepen students’ understanding of the #justicesystem. Read the article (pp.14–15): https://ow.ly/Zrpb50XGLuy #TeachingCitizenship #Magistrates
In our latest edition of Teaching Citizenship, Pernilla Luscombe shares practical ways to bring law and rights to life from Y7-11, with case studies, cross-curricular links and classroom strategies. Read the article (pp.16–17): https://ow.ly/z4UE50XGLrk #TeachingCitizenship
December 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
In our latest edition of Teaching Citizenship, Pernilla Luscombe shares practical ways to bring law and rights to life from Y7-11, with case studies, cross-curricular links and classroom strategies. Read the article (pp.16–17): https://ow.ly/z4UE50XGLrk #TeachingCitizenship
ACT is seeking primary Consultant Advisory Teachers to work with us. Perfect for part-time teachers or those recently out of the classroom with availability for consultancy work. Find out more and apply today: https://ow.ly/Rm2H50XFBXf #TeachingJobs #Citizenship
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
ACT is seeking primary Consultant Advisory Teachers to work with us. Perfect for part-time teachers or those recently out of the classroom with availability for consultancy work. Find out more and apply today: https://ow.ly/Rm2H50XFBXf #TeachingJobs #Citizenship
Our classroom ready KS4 unit 'Does our legal system protect citizens’ rights?' helps students investigate how #law and #justice operate in practice, from the #RuleofLaw and court systems to the roles of juries, magistrates and police: https://ow.ly/2t6o50XGLx2
December 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Our classroom ready KS4 unit 'Does our legal system protect citizens’ rights?' helps students investigate how #law and #justice operate in practice, from the #RuleofLaw and court systems to the roles of juries, magistrates and police: https://ow.ly/2t6o50XGLx2
Did you miss out on our expert panel discussion in November?
Catch up on the highlights and find out about upcoming changes to Citizenship education following the Curriculum and Assessment Review in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/eFvm50XFBZu
#CurriculumandAssesmentReview #TeachingCitizenship
Catch up on the highlights and find out about upcoming changes to Citizenship education following the Curriculum and Assessment Review in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/eFvm50XFBZu
#CurriculumandAssesmentReview #TeachingCitizenship
December 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Did you miss out on our expert panel discussion in November?
Catch up on the highlights and find out about upcoming changes to Citizenship education following the Curriculum and Assessment Review in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/eFvm50XFBZu
#CurriculumandAssesmentReview #TeachingCitizenship
Catch up on the highlights and find out about upcoming changes to Citizenship education following the Curriculum and Assessment Review in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/eFvm50XFBZu
#CurriculumandAssesmentReview #TeachingCitizenship