Improving a local park
Secondary pupils identified ongoing disrepair in their local park, including broken equipment and poor maintenance. They carried out a survey of residents (pupils and parents) to understand how the condition of the park affected the community. The group collected photographs and written evidence and used this information to contact their local council. They wrote formal letters and emails outlining the issues and requesting improvements, drawing on their research to support their case.
How could pupils measure success?
Reducing single-use plastic in school
A group of primary pupils noticed the amount of single-use plastic used in their school, particularly in packed lunches and at school events. They decided to take action by researching the impact of plastic waste on the environment. The pupils gathered evidence from their own school, spoke to classmates and staff, and created posters and presentations to raise awareness. They then shared their ideas with school leaders, suggesting practical changes to reduce plastic use across the school.
How could pupils measure success?
Campaigning to promote voter registration
A sixth form class explored the importance of democratic participation and the role of voting in the UK. As part of this work, pupils learned about who can vote, how voter registration works, and why some groups are less likely to be registered.
The class decided to take action to raise awareness of voter registration, particularly among young people approaching voting age. Pupils researched the registration process, identified common barriers, and gathered views from peers about awareness and understanding. They then created clear, accessible materials explaining how and when to register, organised discussions in school, and shared information through assemblies, posters and digital platforms. The project aimed to support informed participation rather than promote any political party or position.
How could pupils measure success?
Pupils could measure success by:
- Collecting a set number of responses from local residents to demonstrate community concern
- Submitting a formal written case to the local council, supported by evidence
- Receiving acknowledgement, feedback, or a response from the council regarding the issues raised
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Pupils could measure success by:
- A clear number of pupils reached through assemblies, lessons, or online content
- Increased awareness of how and when to register to vote, shown through surveys or discussions
- Creation and sharing of clear, accessible voter registration materials
- Feedback or engagement from school leaders or relevant organisations
- Evidence that pupils feel more confident about registering to vote in the future
Pupils could measure success by:
- Comparing the amount of single-use plastic used in school before and after their action
- Recording how many pupils or staff engaged with their campaign (e.g. assemblies, posters, class discussions)
- Tracking how many of their proposed changes were discussed or adopted by the school
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Improving a local park
Secondary pupils identified ongoing disrepair in their local park, including broken equipment and poor maintenance. They carried out a survey of residents (pupils and parents) to understand how the condition of the park affected the community. The group collected photographs and written evidence and used this information to contact their local council. They wrote formal letters and emails outlining the issues and requesting improvements, drawing on their research to support their case.
How could pupils measure success?
Reducing single-use plastic in school
A group of primary pupils noticed the amount of single-use plastic used in their school, particularly in packed lunches and at school events. They decided to take action by researching the impact of plastic waste on the environment. The pupils gathered evidence from their own school, spoke to classmates and staff, and created posters and presentations to raise awareness. They then shared their ideas with school leaders, suggesting practical changes to reduce plastic use across the school.
How could pupils measure success?
Campaigning to promote voter registration
A sixth form class explored the importance of democratic participation and the role of voting in the UK. As part of this work, pupils learned about who can vote, how voter registration works, and why some groups are less likely to be registered. The class decided to take action to raise awareness of voter registration, particularly among young people approaching voting age. Pupils researched the registration process, identified common barriers, and gathered views from peers about awareness and understanding. They then created clear, accessible materials explaining how and when to register, organised discussions in school, and shared information through assemblies, posters and digital platforms. The project aimed to support informed participation rather than promote any political party or position.
How could pupils measure success?
Pupils could measure success by:
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Pupils could measure success by:
Pupils could measure success by:
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