Inspire debate, deepen understanding and create memorable learning experiences by introducing your students to the work of UK Parliament, with a free UK Parliament loan box.
Thank you for your interest in applying for a loan box in Spring term 2025.The application period has now closed.
If you have submitted an application, we will notify you via email of the outcome of your application by 5 December.
How to apply for a loan box in future terms?
This pilot is running for Spring term only. Information about possible future loan box releases will be announced following a review of the pilot. Sign up to our newsletter for further updates on the loan box programme.
How to apply for a loan box?
This pilot is running for Spring term only. Information about possible future loan box releases will be announced following a review of the pilot. Sign up to our newsletter for further updates on the loan box programme.
What’s included in a loan box?
A loan box includes the following items:
- The Speaker’s Robe
- A Bill
- Despatch Box
- Ceremonial Mace
- Division bell
- House of Commons and House of Lords cloth backdrops
- Teacher’s guide booklet
Before your loan box arrives, we will send you a digital teacher guide to help you get the most from the four weeks you have the loan box for.
The first half of the teacher guide focusses on understanding the role of the House of Commons. Your students will hold a House of Commons style debate and explore the process of how a Bill becomes a law. The second half of the booklet focusses on understanding the role of the House of Lords. Your students can take part in shaping their own legislation and exploring the specialist subjects of some of the Peers.
When will the loan box arrive and how long can I keep it?
Successful applicants can expect their loan box to arrive from late February. You will be able to keep the loan box for 4 weeks.
After 4 weeks, a courier will contact you in advance to arrange to collect the loan box.
There are no costs to your school for the shipping and return of the loan boxes.
Terms and Conditions
Please read our terms and conditions.