The EU elections matter to everyone; this is even more relevant for young people who will face the consequences first hand. It is important to vote because future relationship with the EU is determined by this referendum. The EU allows British citizens to travel to Europe for work and visa free travel on holidays. Moreover, the referendum will determine how the UK defines itself in the world as part of a greater European community, or rather, a sole state that can
Teachers have warned that the government’s anti-extremism strategy is “shutting down” open debate in school. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) conference voted for the government’s Prevent strategy to be withdrawn from schools and colleges. Delegates said it created “suspicion and confusion” rather than safety in schools. The Department for Education says it “makes no apology” for protecting young people from extremism. The NUT’s annual conference in Brighton heard warnings that the counter-radicalisation policy was stopping teachers from discussing “challenging ideas” with their
TESYouth provides opportunities for young people and allows them to gain the experience they need to secure employment in the future. TESYouth, based in North London, seeks to empower young people by providing them with the skills and confidence needed to gain employment in the modern job market. They provide workshops and work experience for young people between the ages of 18-25. TESYouth also organises several workshops for students in their final year of studies at school, who are making decisions
What is happening? UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a referendum on whether Britain should remain in the European Union to be held on Thursday 23 June. This article is designed to be an easy-to-understand guide – and a chance to ask other questions, a selection of which we’ll be answering at the bottom of the page. What is a referendum? A referendum is basically a vote in which everyone (or nearly everyone) of voting age can take part, normally giving a
A vote to leave the European Union could have a devastating impact on the life chances of young people, Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has said. Entering the debate over EU membership, she urged parents and grandparents to think how their vote would affect opportunities for the next generation. She also told young people to make sure they voted in June’s referendum. The Vote Leave campaign said the EU had been bad for young people, with a generation on the continent unemployed. Speaking on
