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  • TEACHERS FOR TURNOUT

    Worried your students might miss out on their vote? Worried they don't know how to register? Follow these steps to help make sure your students get to exercise their democratic right!

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  • These upcoming elections are important to us, but even more important to our students. Decisions made by the councils we elect will affect the future of the country that our students will inherit. Research has shown that if young people don't take their first chance to vote, it becomes a habit that is hard to break. If you want to help break that cycle you can help by following these simple steps...

  • 1. ASK THE QUESTION

    Take 5 minutes at the end of a lecture or class to ask your students if they intend to vote by a show of hands. They might never have been asked before, and just knowing that you care whether they are going to vote might help to them realise the importance of voting. Also, research has shown that by stating their intention publicly to their peers, they might also help to encourage each other to vote.

  • 2. MAKE IT EASY

    Even when people have an intention to vote, they might not always follow through, so make sure they have all the information.

    • Explain that they can register at home and at University, and then vote in either (but not both). They can register to vote using this link.
    • If they think they can't make it on the day they can register for a postal vote, using  this link, https://www.voteearly.org.uk/, and then decide whether to use it. 
    • If they've never voted before, they might think they need ID, or that they need their polling card, they don't need either of these. They don't even need a pencil!

  • 3. HELP THEM MAKE A PLAN

    Encourage them to think about their plan for voting day. Research has shown that getting people to think about their plans for voting, is one of the most effective ways of helping to ensure people turnout. So help them find their polling station, (they can find out where to vote nearer the time using this link https://wheredoivote.co.uk/). Finally also encourage them to put the time they will vote in their calendar.

  • And finally... share this page with other teachers you know!

    Or download these tips as a poster you can put up in your staff room...

    DOWNLOAD POSTER
  • Key Deadlines

    19th April, 5pm

    Deadline to register to vote

    20th April, 5pm

    Deadline to register for a postal vote

    6th May 7am - 10pm

    Polling day!

  • Useful Links

    Links to impartial resources and tools to help with voter registration and advice.

    Vote Early

    How to register for a postal vote

    Where do I vote?

    A website that let's you know where your local polling station is

    Who can I vote for?

    Tool to help you learn more about your local candidates

    Get Reminders to Vote

    A site that reminds you to vote

Developed by Lee de-Wit (@leedewit) and Peter Ayton (@Thruthal), inspired by teachersforturnout USA.

We are two UK behavioural scientists interested in improving democratic engagement. We hope this site will enable other teachers to use behavioural insights to get their students engaged in the democratic process for the first time.

 

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