Challenge your students to survive a week in politics and keep their party, their voters and the media happy.

The game gives young people a virtual taste of life as an MP. Highlighting the range and value of MPs’ work, the game builds students’ understanding of the role of a Member of Parliament.

MP for a Week is an ideal activity for pairs, individuals or incorporated into whole class and flip learning. It can be used on desktops, tablets or mobile devices.

Curriculum links

England

  • Citizenship – Democracy, government and the rights and responsibilities of citizens
  • SMSC – British Values
  • Citizenship Studies – Democracy, government and the rights and responsibilities of citizens

Northern Ireland

  • Citizenship Studies KS4 – Democracy at work in the UK
  • Citizenship Studies KS4 – Law and Justice
  • Government and Politics KS4 – Democracy in Action

Scotland

  • Social Studies – Political decision making

Wales

  • Citizenship Studies KS4 – Democracy and Government
  • Citizenship Studies KS4 – Democracy at work in the UK