Democracy Ambassadors Programme
Members page
Democracy Ambassadors – welcome to your one-stop shop for:
- useful materials,
- activities for pupils, and
- information on training.
Reminders
Find updates and reminders for important dates.
Activities
See ideas for activities at your school.
We will contact members with details on how to book activities.
Please contact us at electoralservices@cardiff.gov.uk for more information.
Book a visit to County Hall
Pupils can visit County Hall, where they will:
- tour the council chamber,
- take part in a mock polling station activity,
- take part in a mock council meeting with the Lord Mayor,
- meet local councillors, and
- get a certificate of attendance.
You can watch a video about touring the Council Chamber.
Digital dialogue: open dialogue with members
Digital dialogue is a classroom activity that gives pupils the chance to talk with councillors in their community. This can help them build their understanding of civic duties and responsibilities.
The activity is designed to help schools deliver the ‘ethical, informed citizens’ purpose of the new curriculum for Wales.
Host your own school elections
The programme can give pupils a realistic voting experience, preparing them for their first time voting. We will provide equipment such as:
- signage.
- ballot boxes,
- polling booths, and
Take part in training
We offer training sessions to help you integrate democracy education into your school.
Training sessions offer you the chance to:
- work together on projects with other ambassadors,
- learn best practices, and
- share and compare ideas.