3.6 Resource roundup: voter registration resources
Whatever approach you want to take to supporting young people to register to vote, there are lots of free resources available to help you at democracyclassroom.com.
Exploring Elections assemblies and workshops, with different slide decks for each nation. Assemblies are 20-30 minutes long, and workshops are around 45-1 hour depending on the length of your discussion.
Electoral Commission Voter Registration Drive resources, including advice, posters and social media assets.
Quick info & posters: perfect for sharing in your space or online: printable posters and social media graphics that explain why registering matters, how to do it, and provide a clear QR link to gov.uk/register-to-vote.
Electoral Commission posters and digital resources: Posters, graphics and digital assets from the Electoral Commission to support voter registration for any election.
Easy‑Read Guides: accessible PDFs breaking down the process in everyday language - ideal for learners with additional needs or language support.
Template emails to send to young people: pre‑written email and WhatsApp messages you can customise to remind young people to register, timed around events or key dates.
The Paper Bin Game: an interactive game that highlights registration obstacles and encourages action. Includes slides and facilitator prompts. See the next section for a resource highlight of this activity.
#ElectionCountdown register to vote session: a 15 minute activity, designed for smaller groups introducing voter registration resources (posters, polls and prompts) to run during campaign periods, encouraging registration and planning to vote.
