APPG for Schools, Learning
and Assessment
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Schools, Learning and Assessment exists to promote and support school level education, the quality of learning, assessment and outcomes for all pupils.
Who we are
Our Next Meeting
26 Jan 2026
13:00
Votes at 16 - Oral Evidence Session
Oral evidence session
This meeting is the first of three oral evidence sessions as part of the APPG’s inquiry into how schools can empower and enfranchise young people in advance of the introduction of votes for 16-year-olds at the next UK general election.
Young people and representatives from four youth-focused organisations will give evidence on what democracy means to them, how schools and colleges teach about democracy and embed democratic values in everyday school life, and how this could be improved to ensure all young people are prepared for votes at 16.
Speakers include young people and representatives from:
Speakers include young people and representatives from:
- Teach the Future and the Shadow Curriculum and Assessment Review Panel
- My Life My Say
- Not A Trend
- Shout Out UK