Local school’s pupil Parliament welcomes speaker of the House of Commons for inspiring visit

Pupils at Westmorland School in Chorley were thrilled to welcome Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons and local MP to their weekly Pupil Parliament meeting.

The visit provided a unique opportunity for the students to showcase their leadership and civic engagement.

During the session, pupils proudly revealed the results of their latest vote to decide which charity the school would support this year.

After a close contest, Derian House Children’s Hospice emerged as the winning cause, earning enthusiastic applause from the school community.

Sir Lindsay listened attentively as the pupils presented their imaginative fundraising ideas. He praised their creativity and enthusiasm, highlighting the importance of young people contributing positively to their communities.

The visit also included a lively question-and-answer session where pupils asked Sir Lindsay about his role in Parliament, the responsibilities of the Speaker and his experiences representing Chorley.

Head Teacher Sue Asher said: “We were honoured to welcome Sir Lindsay Hoyle to Westmorland School and so proud of our pupils for the confidence and maturity they showed throughout his visit.

“Their passion for democracy, community, and charitable work truly reflects the values we promote every day.”

The school is now planning a variety of creative fundraising events to support Derian House Children’s Hospice in the coming months.

Pupils are excited to put their ideas into action and make a meaningful contribution to a cause that matters to them.

Westmorland School is part of the Witherslack Group, a leading education provider for children and young people with special educational needs.

The school’s commitment to excellence is reflected in sector-leading Ofsted judgements, high placement stability, excellent attendance, and strong outcomes for young people.