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<p>As part of the Suffrage Centenary programme, the Government has been leading on
a number of projects designed to promote democratic engagement and electoral registration
in secondary schools. This includes the Parliamentarian Toolkit and Secondary Schools
Resource.</p><p>The Toolkit includes activities and worksheets that parliamentarians
can use with pupils when visiting schools or engaging with young people at youth clubs
or on social media. It has been designed to teach young people about their democratic
rights today and the history of those who fought for these rights. Exercises will
help generate discussion and encourage young people to think about the role of democracy
in their lives.</p><p>The Government has also commissioned the Historical Association
to develop a Schools Resource which will be launched later this year. The Resource
will use a historical knowledge base to improve pupils’ understanding of UK democracy,
democratic institutions and of how they can participate in our democratic processes
today. While the funding is England-only, Devolved Administrations are welcome to
utilise the materials.</p>
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