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Liz Moorse

@moorsee.bsky.social
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Chief Executive Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT); Director Council for Subject Associations (CFSA); DFE UK rep to Council of Europe; citizenship, democracy, politics and human rights education

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
ACT Chief Executive Liz Moorse is in Strasbourg this week for the Council of Europe Education Policy Advisors Network, joining representatives from across Europe to share ideas and strengthen democratic culture through education policy and practice. #CitizenshipEducation
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Who has the most influence in our communities - volunteers or social media influencers? This engaging Y9 unit develops media literacy, debate and active citizenship skills through real-world case studies and community action. ow.ly/T7hZ50Z1B6s
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Join Professor Bryony Hoskins & Rachel Burlton at #ACTCON26 to explore the G-EPIC Project - a research-backed intervention designed to build political knowledge, skills & confidence in girls. V&A South Ken | 3 Jul | Free for members: ow.ly/Upo250Z28j5
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Join Naomi Kennedy, Jenny Tong & Hayley Harris at #ACTCON26 for a practical workshop on Primary Citizenship, exploring the new curriculum, ready-to-use ideas & ACT’s primary offer. V&A South Ken | 3 Jul | Free for members: ow.ly/8I7f50Z2969
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Join Bryden Joy & Prof. Julian McDougall at #ACTCON26 for a practical workshop on teaching Media & Information Literacy through Citizenship. V&A South Ken | 3 July | Free for members: ow.ly/sTzJ50Z29wz
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Liz Moorse spoke last week at the Council of Europe’s EPAN plenary in Strasbourg, sharing insights from ACT’s Parallel Elections Project and exploring how Citizenship education can strengthen democratic participation & political literacy across Europe. ow.ly/1ONz50Z3JmG
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Recent parliamentary questions from Dr Al Pinkerton MP highlighted the provision of #CitizenshipEducation and its role in supporting #MediaLiteracy. In an increasingly complex world, Citizenship education helps young people think critically, navigate information and actively engage in democracy.
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Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
How can we help students succeed in GCSE #ActiveCitizenship projects? Join Jane Haynes, Catherine Burgess & Abby Kass at #ACTCON26 to explore practical strategies for successful projects across AQA, OCR & Edexcel. 📍 V&A | 3 July ow.ly/Y53750Z44R9
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Young people aged 13+ are invited to contribute to an inquiry on democratic engagement & #Votesat16. Schools & youth groups can sign up for a free discussion pack exploring politics, participation & voting confidence. ow.ly/4jfy50Z44Zi
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Join Steven Humphrys at #ACTCON26 to explore practical approaches to teaching personal finance, global economics & financial issues through Citizenship. 📍 V&A South Kensington | 3 July ow.ly/Mohs50Z453j
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
How can schools prepare young people for #Votesat16? Join Naomi Kennedy, Mackenzie Dawson-Hunt & Leigh Canning at #ACTCON26 to explore practical strategies for political literacy, participation & voter registration from KS1 to post-16. 📍 V&A | 3 Jul ow.ly/blFg50Z45hj
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Gemma Clark 🧿🕯️ @gemmaclark.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The countdown to #ACTCON26 is on! With just over 2 months to go, free places are filling fast. Secure yours now! Join us at the V&A for a timely event on the future of Citizenship, new curriculum changes, and primary provision. Sign up & register: ow.ly/lRkY50YQ1Z4
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Head Steve Shaw highlighted at our #Progress8 event: opening up P8 slots reduces tension between schools’ curriculum values & accountability measures. Have your say by 4 May: ow.ly/Gln550YQ225
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
ACT’s new ready-to-teach KS2 & KS3 #localelections resources explore how local decisions are made, why they matter, and how young people can have a voice. Get started: ow.ly/PPns50YQ20M
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Don't miss your last chance to make your views heard on the DfE's Progress 8 proposals. Share your views by 4 May: consult.education.gov.uk/school-acc… #Progress8 #AccountabilityMeasures #TeachingCitizenship
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
In our new KS2 lesson “How can we have a voice in local decisions?” pupils: ✔️ Learn who makes local decisions ✔️ Explore councils & councillors ✔️ Discover how to influence change Explore with your students: ow.ly/ByAk50YQ24j #Localelections
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We’ve submitted ACT’s response to the Progress 8 consultation. Have your say on KS4 + Citizenship. Closes: Mon 4 May Respond 👇 consult.education.gov.uk/school-acc…
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Key stage 4 performance measures and Targeted RISE extension - Department for Education - Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
#Citizenship becomes statutory at KS1 & KS2 covering rights, media literacy, financial education, sustainability & more. We ask @moorsee.bsky.social – @acitizenshipt.bsky.social – to outline practical steps primary #schools can take now to prepare for a high-quality approach:
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Curriculum reform: Preparing for statutory citizenship - Headteacher Update
Primary school leaders! Get ready for statutory citizenship at key stage 1 & 2. Practical steps to prepare
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Dr. Henry Tam @henrytam.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
The key difference btw being citizens & being mere subjects is that the former are cooperative problem-solvers in their own governance. It makes effective citizenship education vital for any democratic society. citizen-network.org/library/citi... @moorsee.bsky.social @eddieplayfair.bsky.social
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Citizen Network: Citizens as Cooperative Problem-Solvers
Henry Tam outlines how the essential skills of citizenship can be developed so that everyone can be involved.
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Liz Moorse features in this week's edition of @First_News, explaining how media and information literacy equips young people to question, evaluate and engage with the issues that affect them and gives them key skills they need to become active and informed citizens.
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Professor Bryony Hoskins @bryonyhoskins.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
My article for teachers on empowering disadvantaged girls in political engagement
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
2025 was the Council of Europe 2025 #YearofDigitalCitizenshipEducation. In our blog at the beginning of the year, Liz Moorse explored why Citizenship education is vital for empowering young people as informed digital citizens in a modern world: ow.ly/tFOw50XJP9W #ACTBestOf2025
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Big changes to the #Citizenshipcurriculum are coming. Our new guide helps primary and secondary schools review & strengthen their provision, aligned with the latest recommendations. Download it: ow.ly/XF8j50XAuTm
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
What does the CAR mean for your school? ACT’s panel discussion brought together leading voices across Citizenship, oracy and financial education to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead. Read the blog: ow.ly/CxTy50XAvjq
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
#HumanRightsDay takes place on 10 December. Our KS3 unit 'Does the criminal justice system serve everyone fairly?' helps students explore one of the most fundamental human rights issues: equality before the law. Take a look: ow.ly/ui8J50XFBzy
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
ACT is looking for KS1 & KS2 Consultant Advisory Teachers to help develop Citizenship resources for primary Passionate about empowering young citizens? Apply now: ow.ly/O35k50XFBu9
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Great to attend the ‘Closing the Political Confidence Gap’ event led by Kirsty Blackman MP, which shared the outcomes of the G-EPIC programme to boost girls’ political confidence through Citizenship education. ACT is pleased to support this vital work and looks forward to the next stages.
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Today is #HumanRightsDay! It commemorates the adoption of the UDHR in 1948. To mark it, take a read of our latest issue of Teaching Citizenship where we explore rights, justice and the rule of law: ow.ly/GgPu50XGLl1 #HumanRightsDay #TeachingCitizenship
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
It was a pleasure to meet with Damian Hinds MP yesterday to discuss the upcoming changes to the Citizenship curriculum and key priorities for the subject. #CitizenshipEducation #CurriculumandAssessmentReview
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Too often, high-quality #citizenship education depends on the commitment of individual #teachers or #schools rather than a coherent national approach. The #curriculum reforms mark a genuine turning point for the subject, says @moorsee.bsky.social @acitizenshipt.bsky.social
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Citizenship education reforms: A landmark moment - Headteacher Update
With the voting age being lowered to 16, curriculum reforms will create a coherent approach to citizenship teaching
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Too often, high-quality #citizenship education depends on the commitment of individual #teachers or #schools rather than a coherent national approach. The #curriculum reforms mark a genuine turning point for the subject, says @moorsee.bsky.social @acitizenshipt.bsky.social buff.ly/wX4z94f #edusky
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Citizenship education reforms: A landmark moment - SecEd
With the voting age being lowered to 16, curriculum reforms will create a coherent approach to citizenship teaching
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
ACT welcomes the Government's formal response to the Curriculum & Assessment Review report which confirms #CitizenshipEducation will become compulsory in primary schools! Read more about the report's recommendations: ow.ly/5wCs50XmZt6 #CurriculumandAssessmentReview
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Council of Europe @coe.int · 30/10/2025
SG @alain-berset.coe.int wraps up visit to Portugal: “The world has changed, and new conditions are needed to ensure the expression of democracy”. #LisbonForum2025 concludes with Lisbon Declaration. Miguel Ángel Moratinos & Olympic Refuge Foundation receive #NorthSouthPrize. go.coe.int/KSqeG
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Council of Europe @coe.int · 19/10/2025
Different languages – one European Convention on Human Rights! In less than a month, the #ECHR turns 75! Discover all language versions ⬇️  edoc.coe.int/en/european-...
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
This is today! It's not too late to join us. Sign up via the link below 👇
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Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
ACT Chief Exec Liz Moorse is with Helen Blachford, Bryden Joy and Lisa Wright in Montenegro this week for the Council of Europe's 'Towards a European Space for Citizenship Education' conference — shaping the future of Citizenship education across Europe. We're excited to hear the outcomes!
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Council of Europe @coe.int · 04/10/2025
Join the 5th Annual #OHTE Conference (16–17 Oct) to explore how history teaching can help renew democracy in Europe.    📌New Report: Economic Crises in #HistoryTeaching   📌Talk by Yascha Mounk   📌Debate with 6 brilliant European students    🔗 Register now: www.eventbrite.fr/e/1760437639...
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Following her article for Teaching Times in August, @moorsee.bsky.social spoke to Oliver Sullivan to share her perspective on what #Votesat16 means for education, democracy, and the future of Citizenship teaching. Watch it here: ow.ly/Kush50X2Eks
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Votes At 16: Strengthening Democracy Through Citizenship Education – Liz Moorse - TeachingTimes
Liz Moorse, Chief Executive of the Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT), offers her perspective on the UK voting age being lowered to 16. More of Liz’s insights can be found in her article, ‘Vot...
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Liz Moorse @moorsee.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Hopefully an urgent approach to strengthening citizenship and democracy education in the national curriculum and ensuring more citizenship teachers are trained to teach the subject well is at the top of the agenda 😊 @nasuwt-official.bsky.social @acitizenshipt.bsky.social @natalieperera.bsky.social
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Liz Moorse @moorsee.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Brilliant contribution on the need to nurture democracy and prioritise citizenship education and the risks if we don’t, from @JohnSlinger on International Day of Democracy www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=20...
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My hon. Friend makes a powerful...
Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 9:48 am 16 September 2025
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Liz Moorse @moorsee.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Read from ACT teachers in in @schoolsweek.bsky.social why citizenship must be given space and profile as a NC subject for every child primary to post 16 #citizenshipmatters @acitizenshipt.bsky.social
Article on citizenship education from schoolsweek p21
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Liz Moorse @moorsee.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
And in this free edition from @schoolsweek.bsky.social read on p21 why NC Citizenship must be reprioritised as a subject in primary to p16 so that no child misses out - contributions from many of @acitizenshipt.bsky.social teachers #teachingcitizenship
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Join @moorsee.bsky.social, Helen Blachford and @joyofteaching.bsky.social at the SecEd AI in Schools Online Conference (8–9 Oct) for a session on: 🔹 Media & info literacy 🔹 Ethical use of AI 🔹 Critical thinking & responsibility Book now: ow.ly/NJgV50WTGml
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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Did you know last year was the deadliest year on record for aid workers? This #WorldHumanitarianDay use this resource introducing learners to international humanitarian law, full of activities for learners to explore the rules of war. 🔗 www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org/resources/rules-of-war
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Understanding the Interplay: Education, lived worldviews & citizenship - 23 Sep, 3pm @moorsee.bsky.social‬ is on the panel at this free event for RE & Citizenship teachers, exploring how young people understand citizenship & its relation to religion & worldviews: ow.ly/lMRQ50Wl44a
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Understanding the Interplay: Education, lived worldviews & citizenship
Promoting inclusive citizenship through creative and collaborative research and pedagogy.
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Safeguarding democracy begins in the classroom. ACT Chief Exec @moorsee.bsky.social‬ sets out why a stronger, statutory Citizenship curriculum is vital for young people & society: ow.ly/Sl4m50WpMVg
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
The complexities of todays world mean that now more than ever it’s time to equip young people to navigate this world safely and critically. That starts with strong Citizenship education. Read @moorsee.bsky.social‬'s new piece on why this matters now more than ever: ow.ly/qRKT50WpQMs
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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
"Without space for discussion, discovery and deliberation, in school, where will young people learn to think critically, engage respectfully, and participate fully?" @moorsee.bsky.social on the importance of #CitizenshipEd in fostering democratic values:https://ow.ly/qgcG50Wsrey
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