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Democracy Ambassadors Programme

The Democracy Ambassadors Programme is an opportunity to empower your pupils with knowledge and skills based around democracy.

The programme is run by Cardiff Council Electoral Services and is open to all primary and secondary schools across Cardiff.

It is designed to offer your school year-round support, through authentic and realistic learning experiences.

Sign your primary school up
to the programme
Sign your secondary school up
to the programme

Workshops

View the opportunities available through the programme:

With limited slots available each year, priority is given to schools that have signed up to the Democracy Ambassadors Programme.

Filter workshops by location and type of school:

You’ve Got The Power!

This workshop on petitions aims to help pupils explore the power that comes with their voice. What to expect Pupils can learn about: what petitioning is, what it can achieve,…
In-school Primary Secondary

What is Leadership in my Local Area?

This workshop with an elected council member offers pupils insights into local governance, to help spark their interests in politics. This is aimed at: Empowering and motivating pupils to get…
In-school Secondary

Visit to County Hall and the Senedd

In partnership with the Senedd’s Education Team, we offer secondary schools the chance to visit County Hall and the Senedd for a day. This trip provides authentic learning experiences that…
School trip Secondary

Visit to County Hall

We offer primary schools the chance to visit County Hall each year. This 2-hour visit includes engaging activities that help pupils explore democracy in a meaningful way, supporting their development…
Primary School trip

Why sign up for the programme?

1

Raising awareness:

By nominating Democracy Ambassadors, your school will play a crucial role in advocating for the democratic rights of young people in Wales.  

Your ambassadors can either be: 

  • pupils in year 9 and over, or  
  • teachers.  

The programme will equip ambassadors with resources and ideas to get pupils involved in democratic activities. 

2

Increasing participation:

You can benefit from our partnerships with:

Through interactive sessions and discussions, students can develop a deeper comprehension of democracy.

3

Training and development:

We offer training sessions for ambassadors, to help integrate democracy education into their schools. You can learn best practices, share ideas, and work with fellow ambassadors to build skills and knowledge, to make a wider impact. 

For more information, please contact ElectoralServices@cardiff.gov.uk