6 November 2023 Smart School Councils
Bridging the Gap: The Positive Role of Gender Equality in School Councils
In the quest for a more inclusive and equitable approach to pupil voice, our attention often gravitates towards the areas where improvement is needed.
1 November 2023 Smart School Councils
The Problem with 'First Learn, Then Participate': A Closer Look at Inclusive Civic Learning Opportunities
In a recent cobranded event with the Institute for Education, Professor Jan Germen Janmaat highlighted the concept of "First Learn, Then Participate"...
18 October 2023 Smart School Councils
Should We Stop Doing School Councils? An Unlikely Solution to Reducing Inequality
In our recent cobranded event with the Institute of Education, featuring Professor Jan Germen Janmaat, we delved deep into the subject of political...
9 October 2023 Smart School Councils
The Real Power of Student Voice: A Teacher's Experience with Smart School Councils
A lot of people pay lip service to the concept of "student voice," but how many actually listen to what students have to say? In this blog, we feature the...
4 October 2023 Smart School Councils
Aspiring Minds: The Link Between Educational Aspirations and School Council Participation
Isabel Kempner, a researcher at the EEF and coauthor of the book 'School Councils Democratic Forums or Exclusive Clubs?' , isn't just stopping at social...
26 September 2023 Smart School Councils
Unveiling the Inequality: How Social Background Affects School Council Participation
How democratic are our school councils, truly? Isabel Kempner, a researcher at the EEF and coauthor of the book 'School Councils Democratic Forums or...
22 September 2023 Smart School Councils
Class Meeting Suggested Questions - Half term 1
This halfterm at Smart School Councils, we're sparking meaningful dialogues among our students with a variety of questions.
18 September 2023 Smart School Councils
A Painting That Inspired Change: Rethinking School Councils
Isabel Kempner, a former teacher turned researcher at the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), teamed up with artist Gillian Holden to...
13 September 2023 Smart School Councils
Smart School Councils, Association for Citizenship Teaching’s Organisation of the Year 2023!
At Smart School Councils, we are absolutely delighted to share the news that we have won the ACT award for 'Citizenship Organisation of the Year' 2023!...
15 August 2023 Smart School Councils
From Classroom to Society: Exploring Primary Schools' Role in British Values
From Classroom to Society: Exploring Primary Schools' Role in British Values Primary schools play a big role in shaping the values and beliefs of future...
15 August 2023 Smart School Councils
School councils and pupil participation
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15 August 2023 Smart School Councils
What do you say in a student council speech? Making your voice heard
Delivering a student council speech is a powerful opportunity to share your vision, ideas, and commitment with your peers.