Our UNICEF Steering Group attended a special session in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk. The “Closing the political confidence gap” event hosted by Kirsty Blackman MP, explored how schools and politicians can work together to ensure girls feel confident engaging in politics.
#UKParliamentWeek
#UKParliamentWeek is about showing young people that their voices matter.
As ever, the pupils asked brilliant questions and threw themselves into every part of the session with real creativity and confidence.
Huge thanks to DanceEast for hosting us.
I loved hosting St Margaret’s, St Matthew’s and Hillside for #UKParliamentWeek.
We had a good chat about my job, but the really fun bit was when I asked the pupils to create their own political parties, including leaders, pledges and a logo.
They then had to stand for election!
How did your community celebrate Parliament Week? Join us to share your experiences and stories! #UKParliamentWeek
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Last week was #UKParliamentWeek!
Great to join events in Westminster & the constituency – from a mock debate at the University of Surrey with Christ’s College students, to welcoming George Abbot to Parliament, chatting with Onslow Guides, and announcing my Christmas card winner at Raleigh School.
Lovely to meet some Twickenham Rainbows and Brownies as part of #UKParliamentWeek. Great to learn about all of the wonderful activities they engage in & take their insightful questions!
One of my highlights from #UKParliamentWeek was a session at Haslemere Primary School, where I am proud to serve as Chair of Governors.
Year 4 and 5 had brilliant ideas for our local democracy, and Max’s pledge to spread compassion and kindness if he were a councillor really stayed with me 💜
#NEWS: Pupils from 14 schools learnt about democracy and politics on a special trip to Cornwall Council’s headquarters.
Organised as part of #UKParliamentWeek last week, the children took part in debates and workshops alongside council staff and councillors.
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📣 This week has been #UKParliamentWeek
On Friday, I joined Callicroft Primary Academy in Patchway for an assembly with KS2 to talk about Parliament & answer their questions. So many hands shot up, I was so impressed!
Thank you to Headteacher Jonathan Keohane & the whole team.
This morning for #UKParliamentWeek I was with our sisters at Ricards Lodge High School. I was really impressed by their knowledge of women in politics and the history of the fight to get more of their voices heard in the decisions that affect us all.
Our democracy belongs to all of us 🗳️
Brilliant energy at Framingham Earl High School for #UKParliamentWeek.
The class grilled me like a room of mini Jeremy Paxmans: climate, immigration, animal welfare and even fiscal drag!
Young people are switched on and ready to lead. Thanks for having me!
It’s #UKParliamentWeek! I have been visiting schools in #Watford to talk about parliament and democracy and answer pupils’ questions.
Happy #UKParliamentWeek 🗳️
#UKParliamentWeek is a great chance to explore what Parliament does, how democracy works, and how young people can take action on the issues that matter to them. We’ve pulled together a full round-up of classroom resources in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/Arqv50Xx8Lj
Explore our sequenced unit 'Who Runs the United Kingdom?' this Parliament Week, which introduces students to Parliament, government and devolved power: https://ow.ly/EXIX50Xx93k #UKParliamentWeek #EdChatUK
Check out our hands-on select committee simulation activity using the topic of smoking in society to celebrate #UKParliamentWeek https://ow.ly/1T4e50Xx8fK #FreeTeachingResources
To launch #UKParliamentweek we welcomed our local MP,
@JamesFrith to @StJosephStBede The children asked some wonderful questions before voting in a very tense (and close ) ballot @STOC_CAT #sjsbpshe @Miss_Myerscough #sjsbdemocracy
Great to see 49 schools & groups across Newbury + West Berkshire taking part in #UKParliamentWeek
It’s a brilliant opportunity for young people to learn about democracy, ask questions & get involved.
Looking forward to hearing from all taking part!
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It’s UK Parliament Week! Check out our selection of teaching resources designed to help you bring Parliament to life in the classroom in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/NnKO50XwJwT #UKParliamentWeek #TeachingResources #CitizenshipEducation
What is Parliament?
Develop your students understanding of who runs the UK with this engaging lesson which explores the roles of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and the monarch through interactive tasks and activities: https://ow.ly/WOKu50XsS24 #UKParliamentWeek
Looking for resources to help you mark #UKParliamentWeek next week? Explore our round-up of ready-to-go ACT materials - perfect for bringing Parliament and democracy to life in your classroom. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/eIUP50XsR5G
It’s been so inspiring to see young people’s interest in the latest #UKParliamentWeek. Wonderful to join the 10th Teddington Beavers as they held a mock election, made posters & asked me about my work as their MP!
Celebrate #UKParliamentWeek next week with a hands-on Citizenship lesson! Students step into the shoes of MPs and witnesses in our interactive select committee simulation to explore how select committees hold Government to account. Download the resource: https://ow.ly/Mlos50XsRv6
#UKParliamentWeek starts next week! Take a look at our latest blog showcasing a range of ACT teaching resources you can use to bring Parliament to life in your classroom next week. Discover the resources: www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/teaching-resources-for-u...
The badges for #UKParliamentWeek are here. Will get them out to those who are waiting this week!
#PoliticalLiteracy
Fantastic to greet pupils from Cheam High for #UKParliamentWeek in Westminster Hall last week. Some superb questions on the future of the planet, immigration and what it's like to work in Parliament.
Young people like this give me hope for the rest of us! 😅
Wonderful to welcome pupils from Sandhurst School & Bracknell and Wokingham College to Parliament last week to talk about how our system of Government works
Also a big thank you Warfield Girl Guides for having me along to observe their debate on Friday - a great way to cap off #ukparliamentweek
Thank you to St John's Primary school councillors for hosting me last week as part of #UKParliamentWeek!
We spoke about my role as Deputy Speaker and the work of Parliament, and how school councillors make a positive change in school!
Well done to all the schools and youth organisations who high took part in #UKParliamentWeek. Great to have 24 activities across Portsmouth South
