Education and Youth Engagement

Want to help school learners and young people to better understand how democracy works in Wales, and how to have their say through the Welsh Parliament?

The Senedd Cymru Education and Young Engagement team sessions and resources help Welsh school learners and young people better understand how democracy works in Wales and how they might have their say through the Welsh Parliament.

They align with the four purposes of Curriculum for Wales to nurture Welsh young people into:

ambitious, capable learners
skilled, creative contributors
moral, informed citizens
healthy and confident individuals.

Take a look at our range of resources, sessions and professional development and see how they can be of use in responding to curriculum for Wales requirements.

School visits to the Senedd

Looking to bring your pupils to the Senedd for a free educational session, workshop or tour? Our education programmes, linked to the new curriculum, are a fantastic way to help your students learn about Welsh politics. Please note that our Summer term 2024 is fully booked for education visits. You can still visit the Senedd but please be aware that the travel subsidy will not be available to you for general tours. The calendar for the next academic year will open on Tuesday the 4th June. Please be aware that we anticipate some construction work to take place in the Senedd during 2025. We will continue to deliver our education programmes and keep you updated as plans progress.

Visiting you

Want to help school learners and young people to better understand how democracy works in Wales, and how to have their say through the Welsh Parliament? Take a look at our range of free workshops and presentations available online and face to face. We have Education and Youth Engagement Officer based across the whole of Wales to deliver sessions suitable for your needs.

Online Resources

Resources

We have a range of online resources available for teachers and youth workers to inform young people about the way decisions are made here in Wales.

Our Senedd

For pupils aged 11 - 18

A series of resources to help learners to understand the evolution of devolution in Wales, which covers the history and powers of the Welsh Parliament, the role of our Members, and voting in Welsh Parliament Elections.

We also have these resources available as a series of vlogs which can be used from home (you can find the vlogs under KS4 resources below).

Get the resource pack

My World, My Future

Key Stage 2

An educational pack suitable for delivery in the classroom learning, or online as part of your home, or distance learning offer. This package teaches children how decisions are made in Wales.

Me, My World, My Future

Me, My Area, My Voice

Key Stage 3

This is a toolkit for teachers, youth workers, or parents to use with children aged 11-14. Whether the pack is used as a classroom activity or as something to do at home, it aims to provide creative opportunities for learning.

Me, My Area, My Voice

Additional Learning Needs Session