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It’s coming up to election time again and local authority election departments might be wondering what turnout will be and thinking of ways to improve it.

For a small investment in a primary schools programme elections departments could: -

* generate excellent media opportunities highlighting the importance of voting
* engage children, parents and local communities in local issues
* develop a dynamic and proactive reputation for the department and the authority

Primary Vote is a bank of resources to enable local authorities and teachers to promote democratic engagement in and through the primary school curriculum.

This project uses role play to engage pupils as residents of a town in which they are also councillors. Acting in role, the children learn about decision making and consequences of decisions through an exciting blend of Literacy, Geography and PSHE learning activities.

The topic links with the real world of local politics and engages children as ambassadors for voting to their parents and others. There are some excellent PR opportunities for Local Authorities as well as schools.

Authorities can provide access for their schools to the standard www.primaryvote.co.uk website, or they can opt for a customised resource as have Derby City Council.

Contact WyEd or for further details visit www.primaryvote.co.uk