International Baccalaureate and A Level Politics students from were excited to visit the Houses of Parliament for an insight inot the workings of  Westminster. 

Our keen Sixth Formers were treated to a tour of the House of Lords, Westminster Hall, the Lobby, and the original House of Commons, where there was once an assassination. They also actively participated in a workshop within the Parliamentary Education Unit wtih a warm up quiz, the formation of political parties and an election! The visit provided an invaluable opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of parliamentary processes and the workings of government, complementing their studies in Politics. 

Richard Duckett, Head of Politics & Global Perspectives, who led the trip commented: “Getting out the class and going to actually see and experience what you are learning about is a vital component of any subject, but for Politics students to go Parliament is a bit more than just seeing what’s been studied – the Palace of Westminster is the beating heart of everything this country is and wants to be.  It is probably the one place that has the most impact on our lives, whether we know it or not.  Sure, learning how the bicameral legislature works is important, and that might be an exam question (which hopefully can be answered better after this trip), but just like meeting someone can break down boundaries and possibly even prejudices, so can going to a place and experiencing it.”         

Kit (Lower Sixth) reflected: “I had a brilliant time exploring the Houses of Parliament, it helped me understand visually what we’re learning in the classroom.”

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