Fly High Summer School - Elsie Blundell MP

Named for Heywood’s Town motto “Alte Volo”, translated as ‘I Fly High’, the summer school includes work experience days with local partners like Greater Manchester Police, the Council, Rochdale Borough Housing and Transport for Greater Manchester. The highlight will be a trip to Parliament in London to meet the Speaker of the House.

“I want to create opportunities for local young people, including jobs and education that will give them, and our area, a stronger future.

“The summer school will give work experience and a glimpse into the corridors of power to those who wouldn’t be able to, any other way.

“I represent everyone, regardless of background, and I want to level the playing field for our young people so they can find their own ambitions.

This is our second year, with great feedback from the first one!

Applications are open now, just fill in the form below.

If you have any questions or want help filling in the form, then email Aman in my office with your contact details and he will be in touch. His email is amanb.hussain@parliament.uk

Further Information:

The Summer school will run from Monday 6th July to Monday 13th July 2026 (weekdays only)
Applications are open to young people aged 16-19, who live in the constituency of Heywood and Middleton North. (You can check here.)
The application deadline is midnight on the 25^th June. The form is below, but if you want a word file please request one by emailing amanb.hussain@parliament.uk
Participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements within Greater Manchester. Travel costs and arrangements to London will be organised by the office of Elsie Blundell MP. There is no overnight travel.

Participants will spend two days with one of our partner organisations:

Greater Manchester Police
Transport for Greater Manchester
Rochdale Borough Housing
Rochdale Borough Council
And others

Fly High Application 2026

Fill in this form to apply for a place in the Fly High Summer School, organised by Elsie Blundell MP. You must be aged 16-19 and live in the Heywood and Middleton North constituency. You can check which constituency you live in on this website: https://members.parliament.uk/constituencies

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Now, tell us more about yourself... Don't worry about it being perfect, just honest!

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Why would you like to take part in Elsie Blundell’s Summer School? (250-word max)(Required)

What are your strengths and key skills? (250-word max)(Required)

If you were a Member of Parliament (MP) for one day, what would you change in Heywood and Middleton North? (250-word max)(Required)

What aspect are you most looking forward to from the Summer School? What do you hope to achieve/learn? (250-word max)(Required)

Final steps...

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Can you confirm you can attend the full programme from Monday 6th July to Monday 13th July 2026?(Required)

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