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Children and Parliament

Last updated: 16 August 2003

There are a number of websites and other resources suitable for children and young people (and their parents and teachers) learning about Parliament.  Here are a few of them below.   Let us know of others by using our Feedback Form.

To go straight to the website, click on >>Website next to the name below, or to browse through our list with a brief description and a preview, click on the >>More link below.

  1. Explore Parliament - from the Parliamentary Education Unit     >>Website   >>More

  2. Junior Parliament - also from the Parliamentary Education Unit   >>Website  >>More

  3. Children's Express (UK)    >>Website   >>More

  4. Our Man in Parliament - from the BBC    >>Website   >>More

  5. The United Kingdom Youth Parliament    >>Website   >>More

  6. The International Children's Parliament    >>Website  >>More

  7. The main Parliamentary Education Unit website    >>Website   >>More


Here's our list in a bit more detail.  
To view a particular website just click on relevant picture or icon.

1.  Explore Parliament is part of the Parliamentary Education Unit's website and, although it's for people of all  ages, it has facilities suitable for children.

 

 

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2.  From the same stable 
but aimed at under 12s. 

 

 

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3.  Children's Express (UK) is a programme of learning through journalism for young people aged 8-18. Members of their six bureaux around the UK regularly see their work in local and national newspapers, and hear each other on radio and television.

 

 

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 4.  This is the BBC's relatively new Man in Parliament.  The website is regularly refreshed.

 

 

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5.  The site includes a registration form to get you on the UKYP mailing list; a questionnaire; Information & Bulletin Boards for the latest news and information about the UKYP; Talkboards where you can start up and join in discussion on key issues

 

 

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6.  The International Children's Parliament, based at New Parliament House in Edinburgh, has been established to work towards a greater understanding and acceptance of the rights of children.

 

 

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Parliamentary Education Unit

7.  The Parliamentary Education Unit: answers enquiries from teachers and young people; liaises with educational bodies and organisations; arranges occasional visits to schools, teachers' conferences, etc.; provides resources about Parliament's work


If you know of other similar websites for children interested in Parliament, 
please let us know by using our Feedback Form.

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