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28th February - 07th March 2025
Over National Careers week, we asked young people to consider what they might want from their future careers. We were interested in research conducted by AXA UK, which showed that 60% of young people want to be their own boss by the age of 30. Our voters discussed the pros and cons of owning their own business, before deciding whether it was something they wanted to pursue.
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16th - 23rd January 2025
Young people’s experiences with finances vary, depending on a multitude of factors, such as the lessons they’ve had at school and the number of open discussions they’ve had with the adults in their lives. For this topic, voters considered their confidence levels when it comes to saving and discussing money, before deciding whether schools should dedicate more time to improving student understanding on the subject.
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06th - 13th September 2024
For this VoteTopic, we joined forces with Barnardo's and Co-op to talk about food access. In May 2023, Barnardo’s and Co-op launched an ambitious partnership to bring local communities together to support positive futures for 750,000 under-25s across the UK. We are delighted to be helping them further this vital research through this week’s VoteTopic.
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23rd February - 01st March 2024
Young people explored the rise in instances of violence against shop workers across the UK in recent months, and the action recently taken by the Scottish Government to make this its own offence. During the lessons, they considered the current statistics around shoplifting and other activity, before deciding whether changing the law is the best course of action.
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08th - 15th December 2023
Following news from the Senedd that Wales’ academic year could be altered in favour of a shorter summer break, this week voters offered their views on the redistribution of time off. They thought about the different factors at play when it comes to school holidays, and the impact of these on them, their learning, and their caregivers.
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22nd - 29th September 2023
For this VoteTopic, voters took a closer look at the cost of living crisis and the rise in “shrinkflation”. They were introduced to the hidden costs behind everyday items and some of the steps supermarkets are taking to try and help customers.
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28th April - 05th May 2023
Young people learned more about apprenticeships and all that they entail for this VoteTopic. They reflected on the wage that apprentices receive, and whether it is reasonable given that apprenticeships consist of both working and learning. Meanwhile, our youngest voters reflected on the world of work and the wide-ranging careers that young people may enter into.
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02nd - 09th June 2023
For this VoteTopic, voters considered all things exams, following the outcry over the difficulty of recent Year 6 SATs tests in England. They discussed the benefits and drawbacks of exams before reflecting on potential alternatives.
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24th - 31st March 2023
Discussion about the prospect of a four-day week has been widespread following the results of a trial in over 60 UK companies. Voters considered the practicalities of a four-day week in relation to their own experience of learning and reflected on the impact it might have on the adults in their lives. Our older voters also considered the impact a shorter workweek might have on different sectors and industries.
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09th - 16th December 2022
With multiple sectors currently striking or preparing to, our voters considered how strike action affects arguably the busiest time of the year. They explored the purpose of striking, why it is being discussed in the news right now and the impact it has on the festive period. With this information, they debated if it is important for strikes to cause an inconvenience or if they should instead happen during quieter times of year. Equally, they discussed whether the time of year should affect the decision to strike at all.
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