Booking for 2026 summer term educational visits

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Bookings for Summer Term (April to July 2026) open at 10am on 28 January.

Get ready to book your Summer Term (April to July 2026) visit. Register on the booking portal to view available slots and book your Summer Term visit when Summer Term bookings open. All schools wanting to book a school visit will need to have a user account set up in the online booking portal.  Schools should register their account now so they’re ready when bookings go live, with no further action needed until January. Account verification can take up to five working days, so setting up early avoids delays. Register your account here.

Your visit includes:

  • A curricula-informed workshop in our Education Centre
  • A guided tour of the iconic Palace of Westminster

Schools outside London and the South East may be eligible for help with travel costs.

Green Paper and Consultation on the Future of the BBC

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The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public.

This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 10 March 2026

You can read the Green Paper and the consultation questions here

There is also a Commons Library paper about BBC funding and the future of the licence fee
And finally, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on government proposals for renewal of the BBC’s Royal Charter on 6 January 2026 at 2:30pm. The debate will be opened by Sir John Whittingdale MP.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and employment

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Research briefing from POST

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in UK workplaces. How is it being used, and what are the impacts on job opportunities and working conditions?

Read the research briefing from POST here: https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pn-0757

Changes to Member-sponsored ‘Inside UK Parliament’ tours

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Following decisions from the Administration Committee, Lords Services Committee and House of Commons Commission, two changes to how these tours are booked and delivered will come into effect from 2 January 2026. These changes are intended to provide a simplified, more flexible system for schools and constituents. 

Read about the changes here on Parlinet – Changes to Member-sponsored ‘Inside UK Parliament’ tours

Data protection compliance: AI and other developments

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Time: 1400 – 1500
Date: 28 January 2026
Location: Online

To mark Data Privacy Day, the Information Commissioner’s Office is delivering a webinar for Members and their staff. This is your opportunity to find out more about data protection law, including:

  • How to deal with Subject Access Requests
  • When you can share constituents’ personal data
  • How to use generative AI in a compliant manner

There will also be lots of time to answer any questions you have.

The session will take place on Wednesday 28 January between 2pm and 3pm. You can book your place here.

If you can’t attend, there is advice about how to comply with your data protection obligations on ParliNet, including a link to dedicated e-learning.