We want to make sure that the MPs who will represent us in the next Parliament will take action to improve climate education in schools. Join us as we turn the tables on parliamentary candidates by grading them using our climate education report card. The results are displayed on our website so that voters can see how their local parliamentary candidates were graded ahead of the UK General Election 2024.
Teach the Future staff and volunteers will welcome you and provide you with step-by-step guidance and resources so that you feel supported and understand how you can reach out to your parliamentary candidates. Some of the political words may sound unfamiliar, scary or boring, but don't worry! We'll explain it all and you can ask questions at any time.
To join us and to be kept up-to-date with our activities and resources, make a pledge to call on our politicians to implement improved climate education.
Under 18s, including many of us at Teach the Future, have shown that politicians will still engage with us and we have the power to influence decisions. We also often have emotional and persuasive influence over our parents and key adults in our lives who will be able to vote.
No. You can get started straight away by following our step-by-step guide. If you would like to meet other young people, get additional guidance and join our communications channel on Slack, then you will need to join a welcome call.
A Parliamentary Candidate is someone who is campaigning to be elected in the General Election 2024; to represent you and other people in your local area in the House of Commons, and become your Member of Parliament (MP). Your current MP may also be running as a Parliamentary Candidate for the General Election. You will have a number of Parliamentary Candidates in your area from a range of different political parties. We want to try and meet candidates from a range of political parties. A general election gives most adults in the UK the chance to have a say by voting on who their local MP is and who runs the country.
Not necessarily. It would be great if you can share photos with us on social media to encourage others to join in, but if you'd rather not be in a photo, just having the report card filled in online is still extremely useful!
Of course! We understand that meeting with a politician for the first time can be a scary experience, so please feel free to conduct the meeting with a parent or carer if you'd prefer.