What is Learn with the Lords Online?

Learn with the Lords Online is a live Q&A session where pupils, aged 7-18, can put their questions to a Member of the House of Lords. By engaging with a Lord or Baroness, your students will develop an understanding of the role and function of the House of Lords within the UK Parliament.

  • How did you become a member of the House of Lords?
  • Why are members of the House of Lords appointed?
  • What do members of the House of Lords do?

These are some of the most popular questions members of the House of Lords are asked. What would your students ask? For 40 minutes, your students will get them off the red benches and into your classroom!

  • Learn with the Lords Online was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to hear directly from a Lord and they all thoroughly enjoyed it.

    Madeline Best, Bradfield College

  • Speaking to a Lord is a huge privilege - he responded in user friendly language which our students could access.

    Sally Erb, The Attic PRU

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How do the sessions work?

You will connect with the Lord and Baroness via Microsoft Teams, which can be accessed via a browser or downloaded as an app. Therefore, to take part in Learn with the Lords Online, you will need a laptop or tablet connected to a large screen with speakers (such as an interactive whiteboard or large projector screen). It is important that pupils can hear the session as they will be asking questions throughout.

Who can take part?

Learn with the Lords Online is open to all students aged 7 to 18. The sessions are not yet open to Home Education groups.

What’s in it for my school?

Taking part in Learn with the Lords Online will help you reach your curriculum aims. When your session is confirmed we will send you resources, to fit the time you have, to help your group get ready. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be an expert to take part, Learn with the Lords Online will help your students understand the essential work of the House of Lords.

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

Register your interest in booking a Learn with the Lords session in Summer 2021

Learn with the Lords sessions are fully booked for Spring term 2021, but please email us to register your interest for the Summer term 2021.

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Register your interest in booking a Learn with the Lords session in the Summer term