19 March 2024 Smart School Councils
Pupil Voice Insights from d'Overbroeck’s Smart School Councils Journey
d'Overbroecks, an independent school with incredibly eloquent pupils in Oxford, embarked on its Smart School Councils (SSC) journey four years ago,...
12 March 2024 Smart School Councils
Key Takeaways from Djanogly Northgate Primary Visit
Karen, our Membership Manager, visited Djanogly Northgate Primary Academy in Nottingham in late November 2023.
6 March 2024 Smart School Councils
Alastair Campbell visits a Smart School Council in Barking!
A big day for us at Smart School Councils with Alastair Campbell visiting...
28 February 2024 Smart School Councils
A debate to remember at St. Vincent’s, Liverpool!
Today, we had the incredible opportunity to visit St.
7 February 2024 Smart School Councils
School Councils as a Mirror: Reflecting Every Student’s Voice
School councils are not just a platform for leadership and decisionmaking; they are mirrors reflecting the diversity, needs, and aspirations of the entire...
31 January 2024 Smart School Councils
The Mid-Year Spark: Reigniting School Councils for Enhanced Pupil Voice
As the school year reaches its midpoint, it's a perfect time for reflection.
24 January 2024 Smart School Councils
The Unheard Majority: Tapping into the Silent Voices in Schools
In every school, there's an echo of silent voices, students who walk the halls, sit in the classrooms, and yet remain unheard.
17 January 2024 Smart School Councils
Five Tips to Go Beyond the ‘Normal’ School Council in January
As we reach the midpoint of the academic year, it's a golden opportunity to reflect on our school council's progress and inclusivity.
10 January 2024 Smart School Councils
New Year, New Council: 3 Resolutions for a Better Pupil Voice in 2024
Happy New Year! As we welcome in a fresh start, it's the perfect time to sprinkle some of that New Year magic into our school's ethos.
13 December 2023 Smart School Councils
What (actually) is Meaningful Pupil Voice?
In the educational landscape, the term 'pupil voice' is often bandied about, but what does it truly mean to have a meaningful pupil voice within a school?...
6 December 2023 Smart School Councils
How Often Should You Do Class Meetings? Flexibility is Key
When it comes to the frequency of class meetings within the Smart School Council framework, there's no onesizefitsall answer.
29 November 2023 Smart School Councils
How do I Set Up a Smart School Council when I’m Spinning Plates and Juggling Balls?
In the nonstop whirlwind of school life, where teachers often find themselves spinning plates and juggling balls, setting up a Smart School Council can...