Voting rights for young people highlighted with education tour
Hawliau pleidleisio i bobl ifanc yn cael eu hamlygu gyda thaith addysg
A series of visits to secondary schools across Pembrokeshire helped raise awareness of young people’s democratic rights – including the right of 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the upcoming Senedd election.
The tour of schools was jointly delivered by the Senedd/Welsh Parliament’s Outreach Education Team, the Pembrokeshire Children’s Rights Office and Pembrokeshire County Council Electoral Services combining expertise in democratic education and children’s rights.
Together, the teams lead interactive workshops designed to help first-time voters understand how their voices can shape decisions that affect their lives.
As part of the workshops, students took part in mock elections, giving them hands-on experience of the voting process. These activities were intended to bring the experience of voting to life, helping young people gain confidence and a practical understanding of how elections work before they cast their first real ballot.
The workshops also covered a step-by-step guide on how to register to vote.
Nadine Farmer, the Children and Young People’s Rights Officer said: “Young people play a vital role in the future of Wales. By engaging directly with students in Pembrokeshire, we hope to inspire confidence, spark curiosity, and ensure every newly eligible voter understands the impact of their voice.”
Schools and colleges that participated in the tour will also have access to engaging educational resources, Q&A sessions, and ongoing support from both the Outreach Education Team, Pembrokeshire County Council Electoral Services and the Pembrokeshire Children’s Rights’ Office.
If you want more information on the tour, please contact Nadine.farmer@pembrokeshire.gov.uk