Young people are on course to vote at the next general election at the age of 16. They will do so having grown up entirely within a news environment unlike any previous generation. They have faced an endless, algorithmically sorted stream of headlines, clips and claims, arriving faster than many classrooms have a structured way to address. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in