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Political Education

Empowering future generations to be Changemakers

New research from The Open University shines a light on what and how young people want to learn about democracy and active citizenship.

28th November (27th November)
  • Politics and Policy
A classroom full of pupils. The photo is used to illustrate Welcome to Your Vote Week

Welcome to Your Vote Week: Democratic Education beyond Elections

Rhydian Thomas argues that the Welsh education, youth and democracy sectors must work together to deliver better democratic education for young people.

1st February (31st January)
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The first step to a better democracy

Jess Blair explains why a new Bill introduced today to extend the voting age is a good thing for Wales but warns more reforms are needed. 

12th February
  • Politics and Policy

Our Voices Heard – and acted upon

Mat Mathias shares the work ERS Cymru has been doing to improve political education

18th December (11th January)
  • Politics and Policy

Our Voices Heard: young people’s political education

Mat Mathias shares news of a project to allow young people to develop a better model of political education

15th October (12th October)
  • Politics and Policy

A chance to get things right on diversity

Jess Blair calls on the next party leaders of Labour, Plaid and the Conservatives to step up on equality

15th August (14th August)
  • Politics and Policy

Hearing from ‘Missing Voices’ – confusion, frustration and hope in Welsh politics

Jess Blair reflects on the results of Wales’ largest ever in-depth survey on how people feel about politics in Wales.

11th December (11th December)
  • Politics and Policy

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