What is Learn with the Lords Day?
This 2-hour, 15-minute experience includes:
- A tour of the Palace of Westminster
- An interactive workshop about the law-making process in our Education Centre
- A Q&A with a Baroness or Lord
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 summer term (April-July)
- 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 -
Superb day, which staff and children all adored. The children came away massively enthused about Parliament, the Lords and their own role in democracy.
Seaton Sluice Middle School, Northumberland -
Our students had a very insightful day, taken aboard knowledge and a whole new experience of how UK Parliament operates.
Eden Boys Leadership Academy, Manchester
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 secondary/middle school students aged 11 to 14.
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.
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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. The visits are only open to students aged 11 to 14, in secondary school or middle school.
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 Monday 20 January, at 4pm. Applications submitted after this date and time will not be considered. We will confirm the outcome of your application at the end of January.
Learn with the Lords Day application form