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.
09th - 16th January 2025
Bradford, the UK’s 2025 City of Culture was the focus of our 17th VoteTopic. We asked young people to consider the potential benefits to themselves and their communities if they had exposure to an organised year of culture. They discussed whether being named the City of Culture could prompt us all to take up a new creative hobby or get more involved in our local communities.
Secondary & College voters were asked: “Could a year of culture improve where you live?”, while Primary 7-11 voters discussed: “Could a year of culture improve your life?” and Primary 5-7 pupils considered: "Could a year of art improve your life?"
61,782 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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02nd - 09th January 2025
For the first VoteTopic of the year, we asked young people to reflect on the efficacy of the current school day format and whether it reflects the needs of students. They explored research into the potential benefits and pitfalls of starting school later in the day and considered how it would effect them personally. Meanwhile, College and 16+ voters discussed the structure of the 9-5 working day and whether it needs to be updated to reflect modern life.
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06th - 13th December 2024
For our penultimate VoteTopic of the year, we asked young people what they would like to discuss in the classroom. Thank you to everyone who submitted an idea. The Voters' Choice winning topic was...emojis! More specifically, the role emojis play in communication online.
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29th November - 06th December 2024
To celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities on 3rd December, voters reflected on the assumptions that are often made about people with disabilities, and the potential issues these can cause. They also discussed the Government’s now inactive “Ask, Don’t Assume” campaign and its subsequent backlash, and heard testimonies from those with disabilities who have had assumptions made about them by others.
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