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Ideas for your school council

Practical ideas you can use this week, stories from schools doing it well, and what pupils across the UK are actually talking about.

Brian Eno is backing Smart School Councils!

21 July 2026 Greg Sanderson

Brian Eno is backing Smart School Councils!

We're excited to announce that we've received a grant of £30,000. And that it's come from Brian Eno! Well, we should be a little more accurate...

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6 August 2026 Greg Sanderson

What's new for 26/27

Ten changes to your membership for the new school year, and the job each one takes off you.

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6 August 2026 Greg Sanderson

Some of our site is having a hard time

If you have tried to sign in over the last day or so and it has not worked, here is what is going on and what we are doing about it.

Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Celebrating a Year of Pupil Voice

21 July 2026 Janine Orevillo

Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Celebrating a Year of Pupil Voice

As another school year comes to a close, it's a good opportunity to pause and reflect.

Steal This Idea: How One School Successfully Rolled Out Class Meetings

14 July 2026 Janine Orevillo and Karen O'Connor

Steal This Idea: How One School Rolled Out Class Meetings

Starting Class Meetings across a whole school can feel like a big task.

Preparing Pupil Leaders for Transition: Four Ways to Support Year 6 and Year 11

7 July 2026 Janine Orevillo

Preparing Pupil Leaders for Transition: Year 6 and Year 11

The final term of the year brings a significant moment for many pupils.

What Happens When Every Pupil Has a Voice? Three Ideas for Schools

30 June 2026 Janine Orevillo

What Happens When Every Pupil Has a Voice? Three Ideas

We're delighted that <uPositive News</u recently featured us in an article exploring how schools are giving children a greater say in the way their...

Three Ways School Councils Build Confidence That Lasts Beyond the Classroom

23 June 2026 Janine Orevillo

Three Ways School Councils Build Confidence That Lasts

Confidence is one of the most important skills pupils take with them beyond school.

From Participation to Responsibility: Three Ways School Councils Build Life Skills

16 June 2026 Janine Orevillo

From Participation to Responsibility: Building Life Skills

Developing a sense of responsibility is a key part of pupils’ personal development.

Four Simple Ways to Measure the Impact of Your School Council

9 June 2026 Janine Orevillo

Four Simple Ways to Measure Your School Council's Impact

School councils are a valuable part of school life. They create opportunities for pupils to share their views, take part in discussions and contribute to...

Three Tips for Meaningful Pride Month Discussions in Your School Council

2 June 2026 Janine Orevillo

Three Tips for Meaningful Pride Month Discussions

Pride Month is an opportunity for schools to celebrate inclusion, encourage understanding and create space for thoughtful discussion.

Starting Strong After Half Term: Three Ways to Re-Focus Your School Council

26 May 2026 Janine Orevillo

Starting Strong After Half Term: Three Ways to Re-Focus

Returning after the final half term break can feel like the start of the last stretch of the year.

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