2 Introduction to voting

This module explores why supporting young people to vote matters and how to help them understand if they’re eligible.
It highlights:

• the barriers young people face
• the impact of low turnout
• how voting connects to wider political participation.

You’ll also learn how voting rights vary across the UK depending on where someone lives, their age, nationality, and the type of election – and how to support young people, including migrants, to navigate this system.