In partnership with the Senedd’s Education Team, we offer secondary schools the chance to visit County Hall and the Senedd for a day.
This trip provides authentic learning experiences that support young people’s decision-making. Through meaningful interactions with elected leaders, pupils explore their roles as ethical, informed citizens.
The day fosters responsibility, empathy, and creativity, empowering pupils to become active contributors to society.
What to expect
During the visit, pupils can experience:
Briefing on government structure
Pupils will get a general overview of the different tiers of government and the powers they hold.
Workshop with a cabinet member
This session will encourage pupils to explore the influence and responsibilities that come with having a voice.
Meeting with the Lord Mayor
Pupils can:
- meet the Lord Mayor,
- sit in the council chamber, and
- take part in a mock council meeting chaired by them.
Interactive election demonstration
Pupils can learn about the voting process in a mock polling station scenario, by:
- simulating different staff roles and responsibilities, and
- practicing decision-making to cast their own vote.
Briefing on the Senedd
An introduction to:
- what the Senedd does,
- why it is important, and
- what its roles and responsibilities are.
Tour of the Senedd
A guided tour of the building, offering a behind-the-scenes look at where important decisions are made.
Mock debate
Pupils can get involved in a mock debate at the Senedd, learning and applying decision-making skills in a realistic parliamentary setting.
Get involved!
Sign your school up to the Democracy Ambassadors Programme: