UK Parliament - February 2026 Newsletter

Education Newsletter - February 2026

https://www.parliament.uk/

LGBT+ History Month resources

UK LGBT+ History Month is celebrated every February across the UK, highlighting the things LGBT+ people have achieved throughout history, in all areas of life.

You can use the following resources to help students develop their thinking about LGBT+ rights, equality and legislation. These resources are suitable for Secondary and Post-16 students.

Video Resource: Use these videos and the resource pack to explore how key pieces of legislation have impacted the lives of LGBT+ people: 

Your Story, Our History: LGBTQ+ legislation - Parliament UK Education

Illustrated history book: This resource contains stories of influential members of the LGBT+ community who have impacted UK laws and equal rights.  

LGBT history illustrated book - Parliament UK Education

 

Learn with the Lords in School sessions - available now

Learn with the Lords in School is a unique opportunity to have a member of the House of Lords visit your school in-person and deliver an informative presentation for your students. Suitable for age 11+, the session will explore the role of the House of Lords and allow your students to ask any questions they may have.

Learn with the Lords in School - Parliament UK Education

 

Last chance to sign up for our Women’s History Month event

Celebrate Women’s History Month with your students in this free online event for ages 14–18.

Join the Lord Bishop of Gloucester and Baroness Boycott, two trailblazing Peers, as they answer your students' questions. Each Peer will share their experiences as a Bishop and a Crossbencher, respectively, showcasing this unique aspect of the House of Lords, and highlighting the work of prominent women in these areas.

Live on YouTube: Wednesday 25 March, 14:00. Can’t watch live? Catch-up available until the end of Summer Term.

Question Time for Women's History Month - Parliament UK Education % %

 

Outreach

During UK Parliament Week, our Outreach Officer for Yorkshire and the Humber visited Craven College to deliver some free workshops about UK Parliament to their Public Services students. 

Outreach Officers deliver free workshops and assemblies in every nation and region of the UK.

For Primary, Secondary and Post-16 students, it’s a chance to find out about who represents them, how democratic decision-making works and how they can have their say. 

Outreach school and college assemblies - Parliament UK Education