1. Me and My Vote Taster Session

2. Ground Rules Mobiles off! Participation Confidentialit y

3. The main aim is to explain the importance of registering to vote and making sure you are registered ahead of all elections but also to practice voting in a polling station format and choosing who to vote for. Aims for the session

4. Here are some usefully things to know, to be able to vote in an election: You must be registered You need to make sure your details are correct If you move house or change your name you will need to register to vote again Each person is responsible for making sure they are registered You can register from 16 yrs old, even though you can only actually vote from 18 yrs old You are not allowed to vote if you are not registered Who voted in the General Election? Registering to vote

5. We are now going to have a Mock election to show why it is important to register to vote and practice voting Mock Election

6. Hear from the candidates  Add Video

7. Now its time to vote by marking your ballot paper next to the person you want to win, this can be a tick or a cross, or it could be a line. Vote

8. Did your vote count? Aims for the session

9. Please take the time to fill in the evaluation form For more information you can visit Mencap’swebsite, on www.mencap.org.uk or you can contact Mencap direct on 0808 808 1111 www.mencap.org.uk Thank you for your time and interest Evaluation and Further Information