About this Event
are hosting a fun and hopeful event with speeches and discussions before we officially hand-in of our flagship petition at 10, Downing Street!
Launched in 2019 and now supported by nearly 30,000 people, our long-standing petition represents our collective call to integrate climate and nature education across the UK curriculum.
This will be a powerful day of action and we hope you will join us for our ‘Teach-in’ style event. This will be a fun and exciting event of speeches and discussions in Parliament Square (yes, we'll be outdoors), leading up to the official petition hand-in in the afternoon*. We’ll celebrate the progress made so far, reflect on the current political landscape around environmental issues, and look ahead to the future.
Our event is youth-led and we will be joined by students, educators, campaigners, representatives from supporting organisations and politicians.
Expect:
- Inspiring speakers
- Thought-provoking conversations
- The chance to connect with fellow activists and decision-makers as our campaign reaches this important milestone!
As it currently stands with government education reform, we have a unique opportunity to ensure all young people - regardless of background, skills or interests - are empowered to make a positive impact on the climate and nature crises. So don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a landmark moment in the fight for climate and nature education!
Together, we will keep up the pressure, and we hope to see you there to join us at this pivotal moment of our journey!
*Registration for this event is just for the Teach-in and not the petition hand-in which has limited space. Attendees are welcome to join us at the entrance to Downing Street at 3pm to support communications but you will not be able to go into Downing Street for the hand-in.
Practical Info
Age range: 16+ (under 16s welcome with a parent/guardian).
Location: The Teach-in is in Parliament Square in the corner nearest Great George Street (near the statues and trees). There will be a team of people in TtF branded t-shirts and signs to help you spot us.
Travel: Check Transport for London (TFL) for the most up-to-date information on how to get to Parliament. Underground: Westminster is the nearest station (District, Circle, and Jubilee lines). Train: Victoria, Charing Cross, and Waterloo stations are all about a 20-minute walk. Bus: The 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 148, 159, 211, and 453 buses all stop near Parliament Square or Westminster Station.
If the cost of travel to London is a significant barrier or you would like to meet our team at a nearby train station in advance, please contact us at [email protected]
What to bring and wear: You may wish to bring some refreshments with you to keep you going. There will not be any refreshments provided. This event is outdoors - we can't predict the weather but please check the forecast the day before and dress appropriately.
Support and safety: the event is youth-led but staff from Teach the Future's host charity, SOS UK, will be attending to support the event and ensure the safety of attendees. Staff are DBS checked and have completed a risk assessment of the activity.
Permissions to attend and registration
To support the safety of our event, we ask that if you are:
- 18+: You register and share emergency contact details. You must read this document on photo and recording permissions before registering.
- 16 or 17: A parent or guardian must read this permissions document and fill out the registration form for the 16 or 17 year old.
- Under 16: You must attend the event with a parent/guardian. This parent/guardian must register you and themselves for this event. Parents/guardians must read this permissions document before registering. Parents/guardians will be able to wait in a separate space at the venue.
If you are 16+ and would like a parent/guardian to attend with you, please ask your parent/guardian to select the ticket option "Parent/guardian attending with an under 16", and complete the form accordingly.
Any other questions? Please don't hesitate to get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Parliament Square, Parliament Square, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 6.13
