Liz Moorse
@moorsee.bsky.social
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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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
May 20, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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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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. https://ow.ly/T7hZ50Z1B6s
May 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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. https://ow.ly/T7hZ50Z1B6s
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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: https://ow.ly/Upo250Z28j5
May 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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: https://ow.ly/Upo250Z28j5
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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: https://ow.ly/8I7f50Z2969
May 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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: https://ow.ly/8I7f50Z2969
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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: https://ow.ly/sTzJ50Z29wz
May 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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: https://ow.ly/sTzJ50Z29wz
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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. https://ow.ly/1ONz50Z3JmG
May 25, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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. https://ow.ly/1ONz50Z3JmG
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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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May 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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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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 https://ow.ly/Y53750Z44R9
May 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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 https://ow.ly/Y53750Z44R9
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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. https://ow.ly/4jfy50Z44Zi
May 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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. https://ow.ly/4jfy50Z44Zi
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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 https://ow.ly/Mohs50Z453j
May 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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 https://ow.ly/Mohs50Z453j
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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 https://ow.ly/blFg50Z45hj
📍 V&A | 3 Jul https://ow.ly/blFg50Z45hj
May 29, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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 https://ow.ly/blFg50Z45hj
📍 V&A | 3 Jul https://ow.ly/blFg50Z45hj
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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: https://ow.ly/lRkY50YQ1Z4
April 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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: https://ow.ly/lRkY50YQ1Z4
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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: https://ow.ly/Gln550YQ225
April 27, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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: https://ow.ly/Gln550YQ225
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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: https://ow.ly/PPns50YQ20M
April 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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: https://ow.ly/PPns50YQ20M
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Don't miss your last chance to make your views heard on the DfE's Progress 8 proposals. Share your views by 4 May: https://consult.education.gov.uk/school-accountability/key-stage-4-performance-measures-and-targeted-rise/ #Progress8 #AccountabilityMeasures #TeachingCitizenship
April 29, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Don't miss your last chance to make your views heard on the DfE's Progress 8 proposals. Share your views by 4 May: https://consult.education.gov.uk/school-accountability/key-stage-4-performance-measures-and-targeted-rise/ #Progress8 #AccountabilityMeasures #TeachingCitizenship
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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: https://ow.ly/ByAk50YQ24j #Localelections
April 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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: https://ow.ly/ByAk50YQ24j #Localelections
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We’ve submitted ACT’s response to the Progress 8 consultation.
Have your say on KS4 + Citizenship.
Closes: Mon 4 May
Respond 👇
https://consult.education.gov.uk/school-accountability/key-stage-4-performance-measures-and-targeted-rise/
Have your say on KS4 + Citizenship.
Closes: Mon 4 May
Respond 👇
https://consult.education.gov.uk/school-accountability/key-stage-4-performance-measures-and-targeted-rise/
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May 1, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We’ve submitted ACT’s response to the Progress 8 consultation.
Have your say on KS4 + Citizenship.
Closes: Mon 4 May
Respond 👇
https://consult.education.gov.uk/school-accountability/key-stage-4-performance-measures-and-targeted-rise/
Have your say on KS4 + Citizenship.
Closes: Mon 4 May
Respond 👇
https://consult.education.gov.uk/school-accountability/key-stage-4-performance-measures-and-targeted-rise/
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#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:
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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February 11, 2026 at 1:10 PM
#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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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
It makes effective citizenship education vital for any democratic society.
citizen-network.org/library/citi... @moorsee.bsky.social @eddieplayfair.bsky.social
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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January 13, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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
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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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.
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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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My article for teachers on empowering disadvantaged girls in political engagement
🎉We’re thrilled to announce that the G-EPIC project has been featured in the Association for Citizenship Teaching Journal!
📚Authored by Professor Bryony Hoskins
📰 Read the full article here: www.g-epic.eu/node/279
📚Authored by Professor Bryony Hoskins
📰 Read the full article here: www.g-epic.eu/node/279
January 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
My article for teachers on empowering disadvantaged girls in political engagement
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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: https://ow.ly/tFOw50XJP9W #ACTBestOf2025
December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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: https://ow.ly/tFOw50XJP9W #ACTBestOf2025
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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: https://ow.ly/XF8j50XAuTm
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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: https://ow.ly/XF8j50XAuTm
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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: https://ow.ly/CxTy50XAvjq
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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: https://ow.ly/CxTy50XAvjq