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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Pupil Voice12th - 16th October 2026
Vapes are often marketed as an alternative to traditional smoking, with the NHS endorsing their use as a way of giving up cigarettes. However, an unintended consequence of this messaging is that they are being used by non-smokers at an increasing rate, as they are seen as less harmful. This growing user base includes young people, and there is much concern about the impact vapes could be having on teens' health, despite the fact it is illegal to sell or provide them to under-18s. As of 2026, 19% of 11-17-year olds in Great Britain have tried vaping. The ban on cheap, disposable vapes in 2025 seems to have had a positive effect in reducing numbers but the Government wants to go further, introducing a new Vaping Product Duty in 2027 in a bid to reduce their appeal. What do our young voters have to say about vapes, their packaging and how easy it is to get their hands on them?
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5th - 10th October 2026
October is UK Black History Month. 2026 is also the National Year of Reading. So, for this year’s celebration, we are taking the opportunity to think about stories and their power to bring people together. Stories are often the bedrock of Black History Month activities in schools with teachers around the country sharing stories of remarkable Black Britons with their pupils. Often discussed as “cognitively privileged”, narratives are highly memorable and can be powerful tools in building empathy and improving representation in the classroom. Yet, society is becoming increasingly polarised with conflicting stories battling for attention; we are continually exposed to the power of stories to divide, blame and isolate. Which story do young people believe? Do they see stories as a tool for unity or as a driver of division?
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28th September - 2nd October 2026
With the first trial launched in 2020, e-scooters have become an increasingly recognisable sight in our town centres. Yet they are not without their critics and have been a continual source of confusion for both legislators and the public. Currently classed as motor vehicles, e-scooters are illegal to ride in the UK outside of one of government-approved rental schemes. Popular as a budget and eco-friendly option for short journeys, you must currently have a driving license (full or provisional) to rent an e-scooter with a limit to one user at a time and helmet use encouraged. Critics say these safeguards are not enough with 2,390 casualties involving e-scooters in 2024, including 6 deaths recorded. Other major European cities have abolished their e-scooters schemes due to a rise in accidents. The UK government has yet to make a final decision. What do young people think? A fun and eco-friendly way to get around? Or more accidents waiting to happen?
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21st - 28th September 2026
In Sepmtember, the UK government unveiled their new food standards for schools across the UK. With one-in-three children leaving primary school overweight or obese and tooth decay being the leading cause of hospital admissions for 5-9-year olds, these “once-in-a-generation changes” aim to improve the health of the nation’s children through improved nutrition in school dinners. Wholegrains, fruits and vegetables are now the order of the day, with high sugar and fat content foods being restricted or removed entirely. Developed alongside nutritionists and public health experts, the new school food standards are backed by campaigners, charities and nutritional experts. But are they backed by those who will be on the receiving end? We asked our voters where they stood on the planned revamp of canteens and cafeterias nationwide.
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