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Voice, Influence and Change

Voice, Influence and Change. Student voice as a tool for school improvement. Richard Cracknell – Voice, Influence and Change Team School Governors Conference, January 2013. creating cultural change. Education is something that is done to children and young people

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Voice, Influence and Change

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  1. Voice, Influence and Change Student voice as a tool for school improvement Richard Cracknell – Voice, Influence and Change Team School Governors Conference, January 2013 creating cultural change

  2. Education is something that is done to children and young people Education is something that is done for children and young people Education that is something that is done with children and young people

  3. Turning passengers into crew

  4. Article 12 UNCRC

  5. How can children and young people have voice and influence in your school?

  6. School Councils • Formal constitution and action plan • SMSC • Promotes citizenship and active involvement • A ‘hidden’ democracy • Culture of ownership = school improvement • Needs support and buy in from leadership team and governing body • Designated Link Governor

  7. Student led-policies • Behaviour policy, equality policy, anti-bullying policy, packed lunch policy… • Children and young people have both ownership and understanding • Children and young people as peer researchers to involve whole school community

  8. School Councils 1 Southroyd Primary School, Leeds

  9. Involving students in staff recruitment and selection • Additional element to the recruitment process • New perspective on interviewing candidates • Ensuring you have the best people for the job • Builds experience and skills for the students involved • Training, support and guides available

  10. Students taking responsibility • Peer mentoring • Fitbods and Playbuds • Eco Ambassadors / School Food Ambassadors • Child-led parents evenings • Classroom jobs - “Textiles operator”?! • Lesson observations • National Takeover Day

  11. Learning Attendance Classroom management Behaviour Induction A whole school approach to voice and influence www.investorsinpupils.co.uk

  12. Pupil Voice governors training 12th February 2013 6.30 – 8.30pm Derek Fatchett CLC, Leeds

  13. Workshop activity with Leeds Youth Councillors

  14. To discuss on your tables: • How can student voice and influence lead to improvements in your school? • What are the barriers to effective voice and influence in your schools – and how can these be overcome? “One action I can take back to improve V&I in my school is…”

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