This week Mrs Deakin joined teachers from across the United Kingdom to discover how UK Parliament works – and how they can engage their students in politics.
Participants on the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador programme watched debates in the House of Commons and House of Lords, and learnt more about the role of MPs and Lords, doorkeepers and select committees.
The programme also included a tour of the palace and teachers even had the opportunity to quiz Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, and his counterpart in the Lords, Lord McFall of Alcluith.
Sir Lindsay said that the three-day programme ‘offers a great opportunity for politicians and teachers to share experiences’.
‘In my view, you are never too young to get involved in democracy and to make things happen – so giving teachers an insight into our world is a great way to pass that message back to the classroom,’ he said.
‘As a former teacher and one who has a continuing engagement with young people, I know how keen they are to understand how politics works in practice. This successful initiative is a great opportunity to encourage that interest.’
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