School Council

Our School Council consists of children from across our school who have been elected by their peers as representatives for their class.

During 2024-25, our School Council have two main foci. Firstly, they will be supporting our Curriculum Subject Leaders to review our learning and give feedback on our curriculum. 

Secondly, they will be developing our Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.  This will align with the DfE's sustainability and climate change strategy.

Why have a School Council?

Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) says that children and young people should have a say in decisions that affect their lives.  A school council can provide a meaningful way in which pupils can voice their opinions and have their views taken into account in decisions which impact upon them.

Experience from schools here and further afield shows that a school council that is supported and nurtured helps to improve many aspects of school life.

It is an important and useful way for schools to provide leadership and development opportunities for their pupils.  

Within the school curriculum, one of the key areas making up the ‘Learning for Life and Work’ theme is active participation.  The curriculum requires that young people are provided with opportunities to participate in school and society. School councils are an excellent way in which to increase participation, teaching young people about democracy, local and global citizenship and accountability.