What is Learn with the Lords Day?
This 2-hour, 15-minute experience includes:
- A tour of the Palace of Westminster
- The chance for your students to meet different members of the House of Lords in a round robin Q&A
Participating in the day will give your students an understanding of the role and membership of the House of Lords, and UK Parliament.
Help with travel costs
If you are successful in your application, you could be entitled to claim back up to 85% of your travel costs to Parliament, if:
- You are not already confirmed for an Education Centre visit in the spring term (January-April)
- You are a state-funded school
Read our travel subsidy information for details on eligibility and how to claim.
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Encouraging all students, from across the UK, to engage with what happens in Parliament is hugely important to me. Taking part in in this event will help your young people understand the vital work of the House of Lords and encourage them to continue to engage with Parliament.
The Rt Hon. the Lord McFall of Alcluith, Lord Speaker -
It was an outstanding, once in a lifetime opportunity and something the students will remember forever. The guides were informative and personable. It was great for the students to meet Lords and Baronesses first hand and learn about their interests and experiences.
The Laurel Academy, Mexborough -
Thank you to the Education Centre and the members of the House of Lords for taking time out of your busy schedules to inspire and educate our young people. Today was inspirational for students and staff alike.
Cirencester Kingshill School
Who can take part?
There is space for 14 school groups to attend this event. Visit slots have a capacity of 36, including adults, and a minimum group size of 25, including adults.
This specialist day is for students aged 14 to 16.
To be successful in your application, your school must be based at a significant distance from central London.
How do I apply?
Simply complete the online application form below.
You will be asked for basic information about your school, a 150-word statement to explain why you are applying, and the earliest and latest time you would be able to arrive at Parliament.
Applications are closed
Each visit lasts 2 hours. Groups will need to arrive 15 minutes before their session begins. The earliest session start time is 10:15 so you would need to arrive at 10:00. The last session finishes at 17:15.
For the best chance of securing a session, please be as flexible as possible when expressing arrival and departure times, as we can only book you in based on your preferences. Please be aware due to high demand, a slot is not guaranteed. Tour slots have a capacity of 36, including adults, and a minimum group size of 25 people, including adults. One slot is available per school. This specialist day is for students in years 6 to 9 (P6-S2 in Scotland and P6-year 9 in Northern Ireland).
The minimum ratio of adults is 1 adult to 15 pupils. Please note that if you are below our required child to adult ratio, we will not be able to book you in. If your ratios vary, please note the reason why in additional requirements. We are only able to accept additional adults if their attendance is related to the additional needs of the group, which should be noted further down on the form. Find out more information about the travel subsidy. Find more information about planning your visit to the Education Centre, including frequently asked questions.
Please complete and submit your application form by Friday 31 January, at 4pm. Applications submitted after this date and time will not be considered. We will confirm the outcome of your application by 7 February.