The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest international schools’ writing competition and asks young writers to consider how the Commonwealth can address global challenges and work to create a better future for all its citizens.

The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition

Each year, aspiring young writers are asked to submit their pieces in response to a theme.  This year's theme is Climate Action and the Commonwealth.  Young people are called upon to use any form of creative writing to consider their position and power in bringing about change, and how the Commonwealth can be used as a tool for positive action.  Resources (including a promotional flyer) and full details are available on the Royal Commonwealth Society website. Entries will be accepted through the online platform until 30 June 2020.  

Leicestershire Matters

Young people in three Leicestershire schools will have the opportunity to have their say in the future of health research and meet a Great British Bake Off star as part of a new project.

Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Leicestershire hosted its first event with members of the public in March 2025.

We're introducing a series of learning sessions to help improve research skills.

Money to help boost research into Leicestershire's health given go ahead.

Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Leicestershire hosted its first research skills conference for Leicestershire County Council staff on 14 November 2024.

The ASK Programme are hosting a series of free events during National Apprenticeship Week.