For a number of years we’ve been running competitions for school pupils at Key Stage 3 and A level. Now, we’re beginning to expand our schools activities. We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new section of our website dedicated to schools, and a new set of resources aimed at Key Stage 3, based on the Reformation.

Parliament had a major role to play in this dramatic period, passing laws that made the church of England Protestant, then Catholic, and then back to Protestant again. These measures had a major impact on the Tudor church and population and gradually turned England and Wales Protestant.

Our specially written articles on Tudor Parliaments, MPs and constituencies tell the story of what happened and why. They explore the lives of MPs who influenced the religious upheaval (or just tried to live through them without losing their heads!) and they investigate how these events affected ordinary people across the country in different constituencies. We also have a number of work schemes, activity sheets and resources to help teachers who want to use our materials in the classroom. Next year’s KS3 competition will be based on these resources.

All being well, this set of resources will be the first in a number on parliament’s role in British history. Don't forget our section for 16-18 year olds, which contains all the information on our annual essay competition.