January 25, 2022 - 2014 views
The Electoral Commission in Wales is reaching out to teachers and schools to help young people understand the political landscape and the decisions that are made effecting their lives.
By providing learning resources for the classroom, the commission is keen to help young people make sense of the local elections which will take place on Thursday 5 May 2022.
"We want to show young people that politics and democracy impacts everything around them. From how long they stay in education to the rules of renting, from 5G availability to how often bins are collected.
"Discussing these topics, and encouraging young people to think about how they can make their voices heard, can help them to become engaged voters and citizens for years to come.
"Right now, more people can vote in Wales than ever before. 16 and 17 year olds can vote in Senedd and local council elections. It doesn’t matter where they were born or what their nationality is, as long as they are a resident of Wales.
"We want to provide young people with the knowledge and understanding they need to create change in their communities. We want to give them confidence to vote, and to understand that their vote matters."
The Electoral Commission is a politically impartial and indendent organisation.
To find out about the support available to educators, please visit https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/welcome-your-vote/resources-educators.
