Giving Children a Voice on the Topics That Matter.
The Children’s Parliament was founded by the late Sir David Amess to engage and empower young people across the UK by getting them involved in politics from a young age.
Our mission is to inspire and empower young people to be informed, open minded and active young citizens and give them a voice on the topics that matter. The Children’s Parliament provides a platform for primary school children to have their voices heard on not just topical issues, but also for them to tell us the topics that matter to them, and to provide their views knowing their input can help shape the future.
The Children’s Parliament focuses on working with young people across 4 main areas: Technology, Diversity, Disabilities and Sustainability. To date, the Children’s Parliament has debated on topics such as climate change, making the world a safe place, drinking water and online safety.
By giving young children a voice we hope to inspire the next generation of leaders in our communities and even the next Prime Minister.
“The Children’s Parliament gives a credible voice to an incredible generation”
Peter Spencer-Lane, Speaker of the House of Children
The House of Children
We bring together primary school aged children from across the country to debate on important topics knowing their input can help shape the future. Since its inaugural launch in 2021 every six months, over 300 “Child MPs,” nominated by teachers, parents, and politicians from constituencies nationwide, gather in a virtual Parliamentary chamber. These young representatives run their own Select Committees and All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), mirroring the structure of how Parliament works.
We also aim to bring experiential learning about government processes and critical thinking skills into primary classrooms across the UK. By giving students a fun, interactive and hands-on experience in how democracy and the UK government machine works – with all its different offices and departments – it aims to educate children and give them the foundations to become passionate and engaged citizens.
By creating their own House of Children and electing Children MPs, a Children’s Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Chancellor, it creates an engaging platform for young people
“Good luck to the Paxman’s of Primary Schools!”
The Spectator, 12th October 2022
“Children can discuss adult issues, and send their views directly to the heart of Parliament”.
Daily Express, 16th May 2022
“A unique opportunity allowing children to log in and unite the nation”
Metro, 15th October 2021
Informed, eloquent and passionate about the safety of their planet”
Primary Times, April 2022
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