Giving children a voice on the topics that matter.
The Children’s Parliament initiative is the first of its kind in the UK for younger children.
Latest From the Children’s Parliament.
National Child Elections – Children’s Parliament Vote for Us
The Sir David Amess Children’s Parliament is a national initiative designed to place 7-11 year old children at the heart of democracy by allowing them to actively participate in Parliamentary debates.
Elections are currently being held in schools across the four nations and child MPs are being voted in by their class mates. The child MPs will then participate in a national debate in Parliament on 15th October. Inspired by the lifelong vision of Sir David Amess, the programme enables primary-aged children to experience Parliament, debate real issues and participate in democratic processes. The programme develops oracy, leadership skills and confidence so they are prepared to make their own choices once at voting age.
The Children’s Parliament is not aligned to any political party but is committed to helping children understand the true meaning of democracy and British Values.
“The Children’s Parliament gives a credible voice to an incredible generation.”
Peter Spencer-Lane, Speaker of the House of Children
About the Children’s Parliament Initiative
Welcome to the Children’s Parliament – Bringing together Primary School aged children (7-11yrs) from all over Great Britain to debate pressing issues of our time with the adults nominated to make decisions on our behalf. Our mission is to inspire and empower children to be informed, open-minded, responsible, and active citizens who will shape society and drive impact in the future.
The inaugural launch event in 2021 broke the record for the world’s largest Online MS Teams session of a Children’s Parliament, with 270 Primary School children across the UK matched to MP’s and their constituencies.
Further topics covered in online debates and Select Committee groups have included: Sustainability, Climate Change, Making the World a Safer Place, Online Security and Drinking Water.
Teachers and Students – join us – we want to hear from you!
Saint Pierre is the Inaugural School
Democracy Song
Watch the Children’s Parliament democracy song kids performance featuring Action Amanda & Alison Wheeler.
Young Voices Rise: Southend School Hosts Landmark Election Honouring Sir David Amess
A Southend primary school has marked a powerful milestone in civic education, as pupils stepped into the world of democracy in honour of the late Sir David Amess.
St Bonaventure’s Launches Sir David Amess Children’s Parliament UK Mace Tour
St Bonaventure’s Catholic School in Forest Gate launched the Sir David Amess Children’s Parliament UK National Mace Tour on Friday 13th March 2026, marking the beginning of its 150th anniversary celebrations. The nationwide Mace Tour began at St Bonaventure’s and will travel to schools across the UK before culminating in Westminster later this year. At the launch event, seven newly elected Child MPs from local primary schools were sworn in by Anna Firth, Uma Kumaran MP and Baroness Uddin.
Sir David Amess Children’s Parliament Mace Tour Pre-Launches Friday 6th March
The mace of the Sir David Amess Children’s Parliament UK was pre-launched on Friday, 6th March 2026, at Edward Betham Church of England Primary School in Greenford. The nationwide tour will run from March – October 2026 visiting over 100 primary schools.
Special event in Westminster
December 2025
The Sir David Amess Children’s Parliament, for children aged 7-11, held a special event in Westminster in December hosted by Baroness Uddin, asking MPs and Peers to support the planned ‘Kids Takeover of Parliament’ on any suitable day in October next year to mark the fifth anniversary of the death of Sir David.
We invite you to register interest here to stay informed about the Kids Takeover and all our other activities.
Does Democracy Really Matter?
Thursday 13th June
This year is a huge election year around the world, with almost half the global population, 4 Billion people, going to the polls to vote in national elections.
With so much focus on democracy, we’ll be debating whether democracy really matters and why it’s important.
Football for Peace and UK Children’s Parliament join forces to launch Rehydrating The Earth Campaign
Rehydrate The Earth is part of a 10-year global plan to use the power of football and soccer in tackling global water issues and mobilize partnerships to help prevent and reduce water scarcity which are leading to tensions between communities around the world.
TikTok UK Told By Child Prime Minister – ‘Do The Right Thing and Take Down Videos That Are Killing Young People’
In an emotional meeting, Child Prime Minister of the UK Children’s Parliament, Clark Dearson, 11 years old, heard the heartbreaking stories of two mothers who have lost sons to dangerous online challenges spread on social media platforms like TikTok.
UK Children’s Parliament to Become Charity
On Sir David Amess’s birthday, 26 March, UK Children’s Parliament to Become Charity, Honouring Sir David Amess’s Legacy
World Children’s Parliament 2023
Wednesday 29th November 2023 at 5pm (UK)
A World Children’s Parliament organised by Wakelet and Microsoft 365 on the eve of COP28 in Dubai at 5pm, Wed 29th Nov, addressed the urgent need for measures to protect our planet, Darwin 200-style.
Interim Children’s Parliament Prime Minister Elections
Saturday, 25th November 2023
Entries close on 15th November, 2023
“Children discuss adult issues, and send their views directly to the heart of the British parliament.”
Watch Event
Debating which issues King Charles III should prioritise to best support the future of young people.
“The initiative is exactly the kind of thing post-Brexit Britain should be championing -inspiring our children to take control of their future and fight for the common good” Anna Firth, MP
UK Children’s Parliament Select Committee
Water Management & Sustainability: 17th October 2022
“Like my father, I would like to see democracy and parliamentary process taught in schools.” Katie Amess, new patron of The Children’s Parliament
“Good luck, to the Paxman’s of Primary Schools…”
Play the Global Goals Game
In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030, but it’s the role of every one of us to ensure we help to deliver these goals.
Water Management & Sustainability
Research into how safe our drinking water is and the ways we can improve it
“I felt I was listened to, and my ideas were valid.” Joy Smith, 11.
650 Kids
60 MPs
The children’s parliament initiative is held in honour of Sir David Amess, who was due to co-host the online children’s parliament on the 29th October 2021.
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