The school council consists of a group of 12 KS2 Pupils who help and give ideas to improve the school. At the beginning of of each year we have an election to pick 1 boy and 1 girl from every class in KS2.

 Regular meetings are held in reception class. After the meeting council representatives meet with Mrs Howe to discuss all the points raised in the meeting. Mrs Howe will decide what action is needed in relation to these points. All the points raised and actions needed are recorded in the minutes book. The school council will then ask class if they have any points that need raising in the next meeting 

From time to time we have visitors who comes into a meeting. For example The Chair of Governors atended meetings relating to school travel plan and monitoring playtime and lunch times. This way we can help improve our school.   

As well as monitoring, here are some of the things the school council have been involved with:

• organised Children in Need
• school travel plan
• charities
• improving playtimes
• school behaviour policy

Why have a school council?

• Developing life skills
• Pupi; councils provide a basis for active learning of important life skills, such as speaking and listening skills, teamwork, emotional literacy, problem-solving, moral reasoning skills, self-esteem and self confidence.
• Pupil council experiences provide a dynamic foundation for learning about citizenship.
• School councils enable pupils to have a voice and to understand that their opinions count.
• Positive peer leadership develops the responsibility for maintaining good behaviour.
• Pupils become able to resolve conflicts amongst their peers.
• There is improved communications between pupils and teachers, senior management and governors.
• The school develops into a community where pupils and teachers work in partnership towards shared goals.