What is UK Parliament Week?
UK Parliament Week (UKPW) is an annual event, spreading the word about what UK Parliament is, what it does and how you can get involved. You’ll get a free kit to help you get informed about your UK Parliament, take action and make an impact on the issues you care about.
Last year over 2.8 million people took part in every nation and region of the UK, and countries all over the world.
What’s in it for you?
When you sign up, we’ll post you a UKPW kit in the summer packed with resources to help you plan your UKPW activity.
Your free UKPW kit includes:
• A tailored booklet bringing key topics about UK Parliament and its work to life with interactive ideas to help your group explore practical ways they can get involved with UK Parliament and use their voices whatever age they are
• A buildable Trivia Tower which doubles up as a quiz and a crafty puzzle
• A Central Lobby pop-up ballot box for voting activities
• A giant Inside UK Parliament poster and stickers to share
The UKPW booklets are tailored for primary schools, secondary schools, youth groups or over 18s, so pick whichever booklet suits your group best. Use the options in the booklet to plan a UK Parliament Week activity to suit whatever time you have available and age groups you’re working with.
Need some inspiration?
With over 20,000 activities last year, UK Parliament Week was celebrated in all sorts of ways. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- lively debates and quizzes
- discussing issues and holding votes
- creating petitions
- themed assemblies and school council elections
- baking, crafting and colouring
- meeting your MP, a member of the Lords, local councillors, mayors, MSPs, MSs or MLAs – either in person or virtually
If you want to explore further or get started before your kit arrives check out our online resources.
Join in the conversation!
We love to see your photos and hear about your activities. Join in the conversation using our hashtag #UKPW and follow @UKParlEducation for the latest updates.
Further information
Please read our FAQs section for additional information.
