Results & Impact
Each week hundreds of thousands of young people vote on our latest lesson. Here's what they say, and how their voices are changing the world.
31st October - 07th November 2025
As part of a project called Teen Summit from BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Bitesize Study Support, a group of teenagers from Bradford have embarked on a mission to remove all technology from their bedrooms. We were interested to discover what young people think of the study, and whether they’d be willing to replicate it in their own homes. They explored the benefits and drawbacks of using technology in the same room they sleep in, before taking part in our vote. Close to 67,000 responded, making this our highest voter turnout for a topic so far this year!
Secondary, 16+ & College voters were asked: “Do you wish your bedroom could be a tech-free zone?”, while Primary 7-11 voters discussed: “Would a digital detox help you?” and Primary 5-7 voters considered, “Could you go screen-free for a day?”
66,986 young people in the UK have taken part in this vote.
total votes
voters aged 5-11
voters aged 11-16+
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03rd - 10th October 2025
For our 6th VoteTopic of the year, young people have been sharing their views on new proposals to tackle anti-social behaviour. As the Crime & Policing Bill makes its way through Parliament, a key question has emerged: should ‘Respect Orders’ apply to 16-year olds? First outlined in the Labour Party’s manifesto, Respect Orders aim to ban individuals who repeatedly act antisocially from town and city centres, or from drinking in public places such as high streets and parks. This report presents the results of the vote and reveals what young people think about these proposals and how they believe respect and responsibility should be encouraged in their communities.
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26th September - 03rd October 2025
Every October, we mark Black History Month by encouraging voters to reflect on identity, question the status quo, and celebrate cultural diversity. This year’s theme invited participants to explore the role of clothing and fashion in expressing Black history and highlighting the UK’s vibrant cultural fabric. The timing coincided with global fashion events such as London Fashion Week, where Black influences, past and present, remain a defining feature of style and design. This page presents the results of the vote and examines how young people feel about fashion’s ability to teach us about the past.
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19th - 26th September 2025
Following news that the first Brit (former Team GB swimmer Ben Proud) will be joining the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas next year, we asked voters to consider their stance on this new competition. The VoteTopic explored fairness in sport, and whether performance-enhancing measures help athletes put their best foot forward or overstep the mark. Will the Enhanced Games, due to kick off in May 2026, change the game for good? Close to 67,000 young people voted, with many more debating the issue in their classrooms.
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