Clevedon School students among first in nation to be taught inside Number 10
By Jill Dando News
Clevedon School students were one of the first schools in the country to be selected for a new project called ‘Lessons at Number 10’
This gives the opportunity for students to not only arrive and walk up to the famous doorway, but also experience a day inside Number 10 Downing Street.
They had a tour of the buildings, lunch and to politics lessons in one of the function rooms.
Time was also given over to explore the artworks that hang on the walls and visit the Cabinet Rooms where students experienced the process of decision making at Cabinet Meetings.
Assistant Headteacher Emma Norman said:
“This was a once in a lifetime opportunity and one which will remain with students for ever.
“It was a privilege to see the inner workings of our Government and experience what happens behind that famous door.
“It certainly engaged our students and the questions they asked were excellent”.
Head of Politics, Mark Cullen added,
“This trip really brought our course to life, with students fully appreciating the significance of where they were not least as President Zelinsky had been in the same very rooms the day before.”
“We have had a unique experience and which proves the interest and importance of engaging students with the political processes of this country” reflected Mr Mark Cullen
The students saw where history meets the present day, visiting the famous Cabinet Rooms where generations of Prime Ministers have convened their top ministers to discuss the issues of the day.
They also heard how strategy is developed in forums like the National Security Council and how the Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms (COBR) are used to convene meetings that aid urgent national decision making in times of crisis, from responding to pandemics to terrorist attacks.
Clevedon School were very proud that the Downing Street staff commented that the students were”brilliant”.
