Nusrat Ghani has championed the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme.
The MP for Sussex Weald and chairman of ways and means joined a question and answer session with teachers taking part in the programme.
The primary and secondary school teachers asked Ms Ghani questions about balancing constituency events and MP surgeries, the challenge of misinformation and its impact on young voters, and tips on how teachers can share the procedures of Parliament with their students in an interactive way.The UK Parliament
Teacher Ambassador Programme is a free residential training course hosted by the Parliamentary Education and Engagement Service, which aims to give teachers from across the country the opportunity to experience Parliament first-hand and return to their schools and colleges to inspire and encourage young people to get involved in democracy.
Transport, accommodation and most meal costs are covered by the scheme.
As an accredited UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador, teachers will receive a certificate of their accreditation, a digital badge for their school’s website, access to the Teacher Ambassador online community, and unique opportunities to engage with UK Parliament.
Ms Ghani said: “Sussex Weald schools are supported by fantastic teachers and volunteers, and I see their work in the students’ stellar achievements when they visit me in Westminster and when I visit schools in the constituency.
"It was great to meet a Hailsham resident as well as teachers from all over the country and shed a light on my role as Member of Parliament and Chairman of Ways and Means, Madam Deputy Speaker.
"The Teacher Ambassador Programme is a great opportunity to learn about the workings of Westminster and pass them onto classrooms across the UK to encourage our young residents to get involved in shaping the world around them.
"I would like to encourage teachers in Sussex Weald and across the country to consider applying for the scheme when it is next taking place in June.”
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