Students at Weston All Saints Primary School in Bath participated in an insightful dialogue on equality and children’s rights, facilitated by a visit from Member of Parliament Wera Hobhouse.
The school’s pupil Equalities Team, composed mostly of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) students, expressed their concerns regarding the government’s approach to promoting equality, focusing on the Rights of the Child and understanding protected characteristics.
Inviting Wera Hobhouse to converse with them, the group aimed to delve into British values, including democracy, gain insights into her parliamentary duties, and impart their advocacy efforts for equality as student representatives.
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Exhibiting democratic principles themselves, the youngsters displayed keen interest in parliamentary operations and the electoral process. They probed the Bath MP about youth political involvement and sought guidance on leveraging their voices to champion inclusion and equality through collaborative means.
Supervising the Equalities Team, teacher Ellie Stone remarked, “The children relished the opportunity to engage with Wera, learning firsthand about parliament, democracy, and the British voting system. Witnessing their burgeoning confidence as they advocate for equality within the school and engage with global and national politics has been truly amazing.”
Reflecting on the interaction, Wera Hobhouse expressed, “Meeting the WASPS Equalities Team was a delight, and I was truly impressed by their work, knowledge, and eagerness to comprehend democracy and Parliament. It’s heartening to witness young Bathonians embracing politics in a constructive manner; it’s imperative to nurture environments where children can voice opinions inclusively and diversely.”