Learn with the Lords Online

Session
Suitability:
Age 11 to 14 Age 14 to 16 Age 16 to 18 Age 7 to 11 Home educators Post 16 Schools and colleges
Running period:
All year
Location:
Online
Duration:
45 minutes
£ Free
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A member of the House of Lords talks to a school group via video call

Learn with the Lords Online helps students develop their understanding of the vital role of the House of Lords

Bring UK Parliament to life in a 45-minute online Q&A session where your young people, aged 7-18, put their questions to a member of the House of Lords.

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  • A really positive, enriching experience which added to our cultural capital.

    Bernadette, The English Martyrs Catholic School

  • The Baroness provided excellent insight, she answered all student questions and maintained their interest throughout. It was a very enjoyable and informative session.

    Leanne, Stockton Riverside College

  • The students had a memorable experience interacting with a member of the House of Lords. I definitely recommend this to other schools.

    Darryl, Hinchley Wood School

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Who can take part?

Schools

Sessions are open to all students aged 7 to 18 from UK based schools and colleges. 

Home educators 

We run two sessions per half term for UK based Home Education Groups. The first for students aged 7 to 11, and the second for students aged 12 to 18. Please note that you will be joined by other Home Educators in the sessions.

Youth Groups

Youth groups can request a session. If you are a youth group leader, please email us directly at learnwiththelords@parliament.uk to discuss your requirements.

We ask for a minimum group size of 20 young people in all Learn with the Lords Online sessions.*

*We are able to make exceptions for SEND groups and other extenuating circumstances

 

How do the sessions work?

You will connect with the Lord and Baroness via a Microsoft Teams video call, which can be accessed via a browser.

School/youth groups will need:

  • A laptop or desktop connected to a large screen with speakers, such as an interactive whiteboard or large projector screen
  • A working webcam and speakers, so pupils and your Baroness/Lord can see and hear
  • To complete a test Microsoft Teams call the week before their session, organised by our team

Home Education groups will need:

  • A laptop or desktop, preferably with webcam. To access on a phone or tablet you will need to download the free Microsoft Teams app.
  • N.B. Home Education groups are not required to complete a test Microsoft Teams call 

Accessibility

Learn with the Lords invites all school groups to take part in our online sessions, and our team will work with you to accommodate your needs.

Find out more in the document below:

Learn with the Lords Online Accessibility (pdf)

What’s in it for my students?

This session will bring UK Parliament to life for your students. Participation will support your curriculum aims for ages 7 through to 18.

We will send you links to resources in advance of your session to help your students prepare questions.

If you have any further questions, please contact learnwiththelords@parliament.uk.

Book a Learn with the Lords Online session

Book School Group sessions:

To express interest in any further last-minute availability in Autumn Term 2026, please email learnwiththelords@parliament.uk.

Bookings for School Groups for the Autumn Term (September 7th – December 16th) are now open. Please book via the link below.

To book you must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

  • You must be a member of staff at a School or Youth Group in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  • You must be able to arrange for a group of young people aged 7-18 to attend.
  • Your group size must be at least 20 learners*

*Exceptions can be made for SEND groups, smaller schools and groups with other extenuating circumstances.

Book a Learn with the Lords Online School Group session in Autumn Term 2026

Book Home Education sessions:

Bookings for Home Education Groups in the Autumn Term (November 6th) are now open. Please book via the link below.

Book a Learn with the Lords Home Education Session in Autumn Term 2026

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