Impact & Results
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.
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Our Impact31st August - 7th September 2026
This summer was the UK’s hottest on record, according to provisional data from the Met Office. With 40 days of temperatures over 30°C and widespread drought across England and Wales, it is no surprise that the UK has been experiencing larger and longer-lasting wildfires than ever before. In 2025, fire and rescue services respond to nearly 1,000 wildfire incidents and this year saw 19 homes in Stourbridge destroyed by wildfire. Although dry conditions increase the chances of a wildfire, most are the result of human action, either deliberate or accidental. Disposable BBQs, discarded cigarettes, campfires and even discarded glass bottles have been known to start fires. With the UK set to experience hotter and drier summers, do young people see a need for more wildfire safety education?
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voters aged 5-11
voters aged 11-16+
10th - 17th July 2026
With the academic year drawing to a close. we asked our voters which VoteTopic they would like to discuss for this year’s final vote. The answer was school trips. For many schools, summer term is full of enrichment activities to celebrate the hard work put in throughout the year, and trips play a big part in that. Research suggests that students feel most connected to their school when participating in activities outside the classroom, including trips and sports days. However, for many, British schools are seeing a crisis of declining behaviour, with teachers considering leaving the classroom naming it as one of their top three reasons. Could school trips play a part in remedying this? Do young people think that trips should be open for all or should they be a reward for positive choices throughout the year?
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3rd - 10th July 2026
Following the announcement of Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation, Britain will soon have its seventh Prime Minister in 10 years. Many young people’s entire political memory will be one of leadership contests and short-lived premierships. Our times often feel politically uncertain. Some commentators declare the death of the traditional two main parties, others despair at the rise of populism both on our shores and abroad. Our own voters argued that the UK was a divided nation, primarily when it came to political issues. Previous VoteTopics have revealed a clear scepticism of the Government, and the Prime Minister in particular, amongst some of our young people. What do they make of the news of his resignation? Do they think they should have a say on who will replace him as leader of His Majesty’s Government?
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26th June - 3rd July 2026
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is set to be the biggest gambling event in history. Whether through social media, adverts or family members, young people are increasingly exposed to the world of gambling. The Gambling Commission found 79% of young people have heard or seen adverts about gambling through either online or offline sources (TV being the most common). Gambling is also an increasingly visible presence in many popular video games, with players paying for a chance of acquiring in-game items, through “lootboxes” and similar mechanics. With its visibility seemingly on the rise, where do young people stand on gambling? Is it a part of their world? Do they feel secure in navigating its potential risks?
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