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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/
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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
#CitizenshipEducation will become compulsory in primary for the first time following the publication of the #CurriculumandAssessmentReview. The subject will also be strengthened at secondary. Learn more: https://ow.ly/mXC250Xp9pc
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Strengthen your Citizenship provision with ACT’s new guidance 'Building a Better Citizenship Curriculum'. It offers 9 principles to help review, design & plan effective provision. Take a look: https://ow.ly/pa0E50Xp9n5
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
How can pupils make a difference in their community? Learn to help students lead real projects that create change, building skills in teamwork, communication with our event on ACTive Citizenship Toolkits on 20 Nov: https://ow.ly/8wXm50Xp9ql #KS2 #CitizenshipEducation
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Last week, Liz Moorse contributed to a panel at the G-EPIC Forum of Stakeholders looking at how to empower girls & disadvantaged youth to engage in political participation. The event marks the conclusion of the research programme examining the role of education in fostering political confidence.
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Citizenship will be statutory from KS1! What does this mean for schools, teachers & young people? Join ACT’s expert panel discussion exploring next steps for the subject.

25 Nov | 3:30pm | Free for members https://ow.ly/BHIl50Xn9Bw

#CitizenshipEducation #CurriculumReview
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Big changes ahead for #CitizenshipEducation! Join ACT’s online panel discussion on the Curriculum & Assessment Review Independent Panel Report to understand what making Citizenship statutory from KS1 means for schools. 25 Nov 2025 | 3:30pm

Book now: https://ow.ly/ciyi50Xn7SV
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
At this exciting moment for Citizenship, ACT is expanding our team of Consultant Advisory Teachers Help shape the subject by writing e-learning, lesson plans & webinars. Find out more: https://ow.ly/PEl950XlNLG #TeachingCitizenship #EducationJobs #Consultancy
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The DfE has confirmed that #CitizenshipEducation will be strengthened across the national curriculum, including becoming statutory in primary for the first time. Find out what these changes mean for you and your school: https://ow.ly/OBAn50XnLFQ #CurriculumandAssessmentReview
November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It’s #TalkMoneyWeek! A great way to explore financial education in Citizenship is by exploring how political decisions shape the health of society. Explore our KS3 unit: How can political decisions impact the health of our society? 🔗 https://ow.ly/vNt750XlNCy
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Teaching GCSE Citizenship Studies? Join our free TeachMeet on 4 Dec, 4pm for practical tips, classroom insights & support from experienced ACT Ambassadors across all exam boards. Book your place: https://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/event/teachmeet-gcse-citizenship/ #Citizenship #GCSE
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
ACT is recruiting Consultant Advisory Teachers to help shape the future of the subject, from writing lesson plans to delivering webinars and e-learning courses. Open to primary, secondary & post-16 educators. Apply now: https://ow.ly/wyvE50XlMyo #EducationJobs
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Want to bring active citizenship to life in your classroom? Join our webinar – How to use the ACTive Citizenship Toolkits on 20 Nov, 4pm. - Practical classroom ideas - For KS2–4 teachers - Build confidence delivering active citizenship projects https://ow.ly/rAcT50XlNSy
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Liz Moorse is in Brussels today for the G-EPIC Forum of Stakeholders, where she will be part of the panel discussing 'Reflections on Empowering Girls and Disadvantaged Youth'. The Forum marks the conclusion of a research programme looking at how education can foster political confidence.
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It’s #TalkMoneyWeek! In Teaching Citizenship Issue 50, Liz Moorse explores how Citizenship helps young people understand money, the economy & their role as active, responsible citizens. Read pp. 29–32: https://ow.ly/258y50XlMnp #StarttheConversation
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
What really works in financial education? In Teaching Citizenship Issue 50, Tina Harrison explores what evidence shows about effective practice, from real-world relevance to building teacher confidence. Read more: https://ow.ly/30qP50Xhpv6 #TalkMoneyWeek
November 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Strengthened Citizenship education is a key priority to help address abuse of elected officials and increase understanding of the complexities of policymaking in the recently published Speaker's Conference Report.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/jmAF50XkMef
October 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Join us on 20 Nov, 4pm for “How to use the ACTive Citizenship Toolkits.” Gain practical ideas to embed active citizenship, support pupil voice & guide learners to lead real change from KS2 to GCSE: https://ow.ly/j8zX50XhoQV #ActiveCitizenship #TeachingCitizenship
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join us at Roehampton University on 28 Nov 2025 for a free event 'G-EPIC: Empowering Girls’ Voices: Building Confidence in Politics' led by Professor Bryony Hoskins, helping teachers empower girls to be active participants in democracy. More info: https://ow.ly/HpvK50Xhpa7
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Speaker’s Conference Second Report highlights strengthening Citizenship education as key to tackling abuse of politicians and restoring trust in democratic institutions. Find out more: https://ow.ly/iX2Z50XjzJn #SpeakersConferenceReport #CurriculumandAssessmentReview
October 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Our unit “What has the UK economy got to do with me?” helps students explore money, tax & government spending. Perfect for #TalkMoneyWeek. https://ow.ly/jNhW50Xhpgx #CitizenshipEducation #FinancialEducation
#CitizenshipEducation #TeachingResources #StarttheConversation
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
ACT joined educators in Montenegro this month for the Council of Europe’s European Space for Citizenship Education conference, working to strengthen democracy and rebuild young people’s trust in institutions. Read more: https://ow.ly/WI2h50XhplU #CitizenshipEducation
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Want to help pupils lead change? Join our webinar 'How to use the ACTive Citizenship Toolkits' on 20 Nov 2025 (4pm) for practical ideas to plan pupil-led projects & embed active citizenship from KS2–KS4. Sign up: https://ow.ly/8Cv450XhoAT #ActiveCitizenship
October 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
How can we empower girls to see themselves in politics? Join ACT & Prof. Bryony Hoskins at Roehampton University for G-EPIC: Empowering Girls’ Voices on 28 Nov 2025 — a free, one-day teacher training event. Travel & cover costs available. Register: https://ow.ly/Qny450XhoXG #EduSkyUK
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
ACT Ambassador and Council member Bryden Joy spoke on a panel at the Council of Europe #EuropeanSpaceforCitizenshipEducation conference in Montenegro last week and highlighted the vital role of Citizenship education in the digital age. Read more: https://ow.ly/AA6v50XgLOm EduSkyUK
October 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM