What is the School Council?
Our school loves hearing what children think. That’s why we have a School Council! The School Council is a group of children from varied classes across the school, who speak up for the rest of the school. They share ideas and suggestions with the school’s leaders to help make our school the best it can be.
What Does the School Council Do?
- Helps make our school even better.
- Listens to what children in school think and feel.
- Shares ideas with teachers and school leaders.
- Helps everyone feel safe and know what to do if they feel worried.
- Thinks of ways to help others and be kind citizens.
- Plans fun events for the whole school (like charity days).
- Works with people outside of school to help our community.
- Learns new skills that help with schoolwork and life.
- Helps the Head Teacher choose special recognitions and areas to focus on.
- Makes sure everyone enjoys coming to school!
What the Teacher Does to Help
- Makes sure the School Council is ready and has what it needs.
- Keeps the School Council display is up to date and easy to read.
- Prepares things for the meetings.
- Shares School Council news on the website and board.
- Works with school leaders and helpers to support School Council work.
- Helps plan fundraising events.
- Looks after the School Council budget.
- Helps find helpful resources for the School Council (like for charity days).
- Update the school staff, classes and parents on the school plans.
How Does the School Council Work?
- The School Council meet twice every half term.
- A teacher, a school leader, and a school governor join each meeting.
- One child will be chosen as the Chair to help lead the group.
- There is always an agenda (a list of what we’ll talk about).
- Notes from the meeting (called minutes) will be shared on the school website and notice board.
- A School Council newsletter is made each term and shared with families and friends.
- Each term, the School Council will focus on one big project and tell the governors what difference it made.
Reviewing the Plan
The teacher and Head Teacher will check this plan now and then. If any changes are made, they’ll tell the school governors.