Miss Jefferson Becomes UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador

Miss Jefferson, Teacher of Humanities, visited London to take part in the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme.

The programme invites teachers from across the UK to discover more about how UK Parliament works, and how they can engage their students in politics.

Miss Jefferson visited the House of Commons and House of Lords, toured the palace and met teacher colleagues. She was also given 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 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. We also appreciate having the chance to talk to teachers about their experiences, to thank them for their hard work - and to see how we can work together to get children interested in politics." 

Lord McFall, the Lord Speaker, said: "The Teacher Ambassador Programme is exceptionally well-regarded by the participants each year, and I welcome the opportunity to explore the work of the House of Lords with such a dedicated audience. 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."

Fran Jeens, UK Parliament’s Head of Education and Engagement, said: "I congratulate this year’s successful applicants and thank them for their support in inspiring and engaging young people with the work of the House of Commons and House of Lords."

Find out more about the programme here: https://learning.parliament.uk/en/session-workshop/uk-parliament-teacher-ambassador-programme/