To celebrate World Book Day, children from Warwick’s partner schools all over the Midlands attended a session of readings, poetry and performances in Parliament. Sharon Hodgson MP, from Washington and Sunderland, sang the Folk Tale, The Lambton Worm and students from President Kennedy School performed amended versions of Fairy Tales. The children then enjoyed a tour of parliament, recognising faces they had otherwise only seen on the telly. Diane Abbott was a particular favourite – and those with sharp eyes spotted Theresa May in the car on her way to work!

The trainee teachers from Warwick performed readings and co-hosted the event along with their tutors and a Warwick Alumnus who works in Parliament. They enjoyed a tour which took them round the House of Commons and the House of Lords and even into an MP’s office. The day provided a valuable opportunity to discover more about the workings of Parliament and share this with the children in our wider schools and partnership.

To take part in next year’s World Book Day event in Parliament, please contact partnership@warwick.ac.uk