The Electoral Commission and The Politics Project are inviting schools, colleges and youth groups to take part in piloting a new framework for high-quality democratic education. The pilot will run from September 2026 to January 2027 and is open to England and Northern Ireland.

As the UK Government moves towards lowering the voting age, this pilot will support you to equip young people with the understanding and skills they need to participate confidently and give you a chance to influence how the framework develops nationally.

Participating in the pilot will give you access to high-quality and impartial education resources about democracy and voting, along with training opportunities for teachers and youth practitioners.

The democratic education framework
It provides clear guidance, classroom resources and training to help educators deliver impartial and engaging learning about democracy, voting and elections.

go to site for more details – deadline 10th July