Senedd Visits for Secondary Schools

Educational Visits for Secondary Schools

Book curriculum linked educational sessions for pupils, designed to bring politics to life and spark debate.

Read our guide to help you plan your visit and learn about our COVID-19 safety precautions. Please note that only the 'Our Senedd' session is available Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.

Explore Sessions

Past, Present and Future

Key Stage 3: Learners will reflect on the past, present and future of Wales by visiting two iconic buildings in Cardiff Bay, the Senedd and Pierhead. Max 48 pupils

Government and Politics AS

Key Stage 5: Tailored programmes for pupils taking AS Level Government and Politics.

Additional Learning Needs

Key stages 3-5: Groups can learn about the work of the Senedd with activities in our education centre.

Secondary School Senedd or School Council visit

Key Stages 3 -5: Representatives will role play the work of an MS as they consider the impact of Covid-19 on society, before a debate in the original debating chamber

How Wales is governed?

Key Stage 4: Pupils will explore how Wales is governed, along with how the Senedd makes laws and scrutinises Welsh Government. Max 60 pupils

Our Senedd

Key Stages 3- 5: Pupils will role play the work of a Member of the Senedd and take part in a debate, after seeing the Senedd in action. Tues and Wed pm only. Max 40 pupils

Power and Protest

Key Stages 3 & 4: Explore the work of different campaigners and be empowered to contribute and challenge decision makers in Wales. Max 60 pupils

A lot of happy learners...

"Pupils enjoyed all sections. Great to have everything clearly explained by the Senedd team and for everything to have a real life/practical/visual element.

Enjoyed our visit thanks for your time – much appreciated"

New curriculum, no problem

All our education activities are linked to the new Welsh curriculum.

Discover what pupils will gain from all our of our activities at the Senedd.

Links to the curriculum