Votes For Schools

VotesforSchools provides weekly resources for teachers to prompt impartial discussion on a challenging current issue. Our students get the opportunity to vote and comment and we ensure that their voices are heard and have an impact.
Be Informed. Be Curious. Be Heard.
At Lower Fields Primary Academy, we are passionate about our children’s voices having an impact on practice and policy- to really make a mark on their world. In addition to amplifying our weekly results, we work with a range of long-term partners who help elevate those voices to a whole new level.
This week's voting topic
Do you know what a healthy relationship feels like?
This week’s topic has been developed in partnership with The Children’s Society. Our voters will explore relationships by considering the question: “Do you know what a healthy relationship feels like?” As these lessons cover some sensitive themes, they have been divided into two age groups (5–9 and 9–11). We recommend reviewing the materials in advance to ensure they are appropriate for your class. Voters’ responses will help shape future policy work affecting children and young people across the UK.
Last week's voting topic
Is space travel inspirational? (7-11) Does space travel inspire you? (5-7)
Vote Topic Description
Last week’s VoteTopic explores the excitement around NASA’s Artemis II mission — the next step towards sending humans back to the Moon. Students will weigh up whether space travel inspires curiosity and innovation, or whether resources could be better spent closer to home.
