Free primary and secondary resources to learn from the once-in-a-decade Census.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has put together free primary and secondary resources to teach youngsters about the census, its importance in and for the community, and to understand the power of data.

The census - which takes place on 21st March 2021 - is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales.

The Primary programme, Let’s Count, includes 14 cross-curricular resources to choose from, covering key areas of the curriculum.  The flexible and time-saving resources will support your school through Covid-19, engage children and families in learning and celebrate the local community.  

The resources also offer professional development training for teachers, with an exclusive session about progression in statistics across the primary years.

To sign up, go to: letscount.org.uk

The Secondary School Programme, Census2021, has been developed to raise awareness of the census and engage students with the power of data. The ONS has created an inspiring teaching initiative called the Secondary Education Programme. Teachers can access and download free school and curriculum-linked lesson plans and flexible activities designed to bring the census to life for students aged 11 to 18 years.

To find out more, go to: censuseducation.org.uk

If you have any questions please contact Sally Bannister - 07452 940469 or sally.bannister68@field.census.gov.uk