A FLAG designed by pupils from Webheath Academy is part of a display, presenting a child’s eye view of the entire UK, in Parliament Square.

The 2015 Flag Project, designed to introduce children at a young age to the concept of representation, urged pupils to think about what represents them and the community.

Jonathan Parsons, the renowned flag artist commissioned as the creative lead on the project, said the school's flag demonstrates not just the wonderful creativity and imagination of pupils, but also affords a genuinely unique child’s-eye view of the entire UK in 2015.

“Through their flag designs the children have represented their local identities in a variety of imaginative ways. They have drawn upon the natural environment of their area, or its myths, legends and history. Often, they have shown a local trade or industry.

“As an artist, I know that having your creative work validated is very empowering, so I hope that through this ultimate 'show and tell' every participant feels this project has given them a degree of influence – something that many children do not possess.”

The flag, one of 80 flying in Parliament Square, was unfurled last week, the first week in which the new 2015 Parliament meets.

The display was made possible with financial support from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.