1. Creating a News Report Unit 27 – Factual Programme Production Techniques for Television

2. Idea My idea is create a two minute News Report investigating the interest of politics within young people. Young peoples thoughts and feelings towards politics. What the government is doing to involve young people within politics.

3. Primary Research Do you support a political party? Do you know the main differences between the Conservative and Labor party? Are you interested in politics? Will you vote when you are 18?

4. Dear Sir/ Madam, I am 16 years old and in the process of creating a news report on young peoples' understanding of politics within the U.K for my school coursework. I would greatly appreciate your comment on what your party is doing to increase young peoples awareness and involvement within politics. Kind regards, Abigail Palmer Conservative Campaign headquarters Prime Ministers Office

5. Secondary Research http://www.parliament.uk/business/publicati ons/research/key-issues-for-the-new- parliament/value-for-money-in-public- services/the-ageing-population/ http://www.parliament.uk/business/publicati ons/research/key-issues-for-the-new- parliament/value-for-money-in-public- services/the-ageing-population/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics- 21773743 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics- 21773743 http://www.conservativefuture.com http://www.byc.org.uk http://www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk

6. Interviews BOA Students 16-17 year olds Both genders 3 interviewees What do you think young people are uninterested in politics?

7. Structure Mainly narration PTC location: outside Town Hall. Interviews: Within BOA.