Lessons on democracy for pupils
PUPILS learned about the principles of democracy during sessions organised by the borough council.
Primary age children from 10 schools visited the council chamber at The Hub and spoke to councillors as well as the mayor and senior managers.
The event, which coincided with Local Democracy Week, also gave the nine and 10 year-olds the chance to define their ideal ward candidate.
A spokesman for Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council said: “This year the children also had a role-playing opportunity by taking part in a mock council meeting. Many of the children spoke up on issues they found important in their local area and were able to debate the proposals given to them by their constituency councillors.
“Additionally, the children were able to discuss together just what they believe makes the ideal councillor, as well as the qualities they think all councillors should possess. The thoughts and suggestions were beneficial and constructive, as well as inspiring and invigorating.
“The suggestions given by the children have now been put on display in the council chamber to remind the councillors what the younger generation are expecting of them.”
At the end of the event they were presented with a certificate and a full work pack outlining what they had learnt and the personal skills they had developed and explored.