Children at a London primary school will be given a chance to become head teacher during general election week in a new CBBC programme Vote for Me.
The series is designed to explain the workings of democracy to young viewers as cameras follow year six pupils at a London primary school campaigning to win the ultimate prize for any child - the chance to run their school.
BBC political editor Nick Robinson, Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow, and an advertising agency will be on hand to give the candidates advice as they formulate policies and strategies.
Producers Keo Films will capture the race to the ballot box, the result and how the winner delivers on their election promises.
Vote for Me will be presented by Stacey Dooley and also feature appearances from CBBC presenters Dick and Dom and actor Bobby Lockwood, plus short films about the history of democracy.
CBBC controller Cheryl Taylor said: “I think it is incredibly important that our audience understands the importance of voting and why we need a democracy in this country. Vote For Me introduces this in a fascinating way: it combines history with humour and encourages the audience to think about what it means to have an election.
“I’m excited and very intrigued to see the policies the young candidates put forward and which of these the other children choose to vote for.”
