Connecting young people with their representation
This lively, interactive assembly introduces students to what UK Parliament is and how it works. More importantly, they’ll learn what it means for their lives as citizens.
Lasting around 30 minutes, it’s perfect either for single year groups or a full-school presentation.
Our outreach officers tailor each session to your students and their curriculum.
We can adjust your session to cater for any accessibility requirements. Let us know when you book.
What will your students learn?
Primary Assembly (Scotland and Northern Ireland)
In this assembly your pupils will learn about the work and role of the House of Commons and House of Lords. In nations which have devolved Governments our Outreach officers will explain the roles and responsibilities of both.
They will also learn about the difference between UK Parliament and Government, the work of MPs and members of the House of Lords, how laws are made and how they can get their voice heard.
Primary Assembly (England and Wales)
In this assembly your pupils your pupils will learn about the work and role of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. They will learn about the difference between UK Parliament and Government, the work of MPs and members of the House of Lords, how laws are made and how they can get their voices heard.
Secondary Assembly
Our team are able and confident to deliver assemblies to either key stage groups or whole school assemblies.
In this introductory session your students will learn about the work of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, how decisions made at UK Parliament affect them every day and how they can get their voice heard.
For sessions delivered in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland the officer based regionally will outline how decisions are made by devolved governments and the decisions which are reserved by UK Parliament.
Using local knowledge the Outreach team will provide a practical understanding of how pupils are affected by decisions made at UK Parliament.
Post-16 Assembly
The team are able and confident to deliver assemblies to post-16 audience.
In this introductory session, students will look at the issues which matter to them, and using practical and relevant examples look at how decisions made affect them. In addition your students will learn about the work of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, how decisions made at UK Parliament affect them every day and how they can get their voice heard.
For sessions delivered in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland the officer based regionally will outline how decisions are made by devolved governments and the decisions which are reserved by UK Parliament.