Pupil Parliament

SHARES Pupil Parliament 2025/2026 Itinerary

The SHARES Pupil Parliament brings together three elected pupil representatives from each SHARES cluster school. These pupils meet throughout the year to develop leadership skills, give voice to their peers, and take part in projects that make a real difference in their community.

Objectives of the Pupil Parliament

• Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills

• Build confidence and self-esteem

• Promote an understanding of democracy and positive change

• Uphold and celebrate British values

• Our Parliament meets once every term, at West Lancs College or The Zone. Over the years, members have contributed to major local initiatives such as Beacon Country Park Play Area, Skelmersdale Foodbank, Birchwood Centre, Big Tidy Up, and creating a time capsule. In 2024/25, the Parliament engaged in exciting projects, including:

• Glass Ball Art Project – featuring a fully funded trip for Pupil Parliament members to visit the Preston Preservation Studios, where they learnt about heritage conservation and took part in creating community art pieces.
• Leisure Centre Development – ensuring that children’s voices were heard in shaping the future of local facilities, including playing a key role in the campaign to prevent the closure of the town’s swimming baths.

Pupil Parliament Dates & Themes 2025/26

Autumn Term 1 – Thursday 9th October 2025 – West Lancs College. Theatre. 
Led by Rachael Dodgson, UK Parliament Senior Education Engagement Officer (North West)

Introducing children to the basic workings of government, the voting system, and the importance of having a voice in decision-making.

• What government is and what it does.
• How the voting system works in the UK.
• Why voting is important and how it impacts society.
• The concept of democracy and representation.

The session will be interactive, encouraging children to ask questions and engage in discussion about leadership, fairness, and responsibility. This session will prepare students for the following Pupil Parliament session.

Autumn Term 2 – Thursday 6th November 2025
UK Parliament Week: Democracy and Leadership – The Zone, 

• · Vote to elect a Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and a third key leadership role (e.g., Speaker or Secretary).
• · Learn about the responsibilities attached to these roles.
• · Begin to understand the structure of leadership and collaborative decision-making.

• Year 6 speeches: “Why I would like to be Prime Minister”

• Voting and election of:

  • Prime Minister

  • Deputy Prime Minister

  • Secretary

• Team-building activities

• Planning session: setting goals for the year ahead

Spring Term 1 – Thursday 29th January 2026 – The Zone
Community and Charity: The Power of Pupil Voice

• Discuss local issues

• Plan charity and community projects

• Explore ways to amplify pupil voices

Spring Term 2 – Thursday 19th March 2026
Environment and Sustainability

• Eco-project planning

• Learn about sustainability and green initiatives

• Connect with local environmental campaigns

• Summer Term 1 – Thursday 14th May 2026
  Health and Wellbeing

• Focus on physical and mental health

• Learn ways to support wellbeing in school

• Plan health-themed events for peers

• Summer Term 2 – Thursday 25th June 2026 – West Lancs College – Theatre.
  Global Citizenship and Equality

• Explore global issues and equality

• Celebrate diversity – LGBTQ+ Guest Speaker

• Plan an end-of-year project promoting global citizenship

• What’s Expected from Pupil Reps?

• Attend all six Pupil Parliament sessions

• Take part in discussions, projects, and voting

• Feedback to their schools after each session

• Represent the voices and ideas of their classmates

• For more information contact SHARES Lancashire at  01695 729 897 or info@shareslancashire.co.uk