Democracy teaching resources

To become active citizens, young learners need to understand how the country is run.

Our education team has developed a range of resources to help you embed democracy education and political literacy into your school or college.

Discover our resource packs below, suitable for learners aged 5 to 18.

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Democracy resources for ages 5-11

It’s never too early to learn how the country is run.

Democracy resources for ages 11-18

Political resources for secondary and post –16 students.

Teaching resources

Discover our range of classroom resources for economic and financial literacy, from personal finances to government spending.

Primary school teachers!

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