10 February 2026 Smart School Councils
New Funding from King Charles III Charitable Fund to Support Pupil Voice in Rural Schools
We’re delighted to share that we have been awarded a grant from the King Charles III Charitable Fund to provide fully funded access to our programme for...
3 February 2026 Smart School Councils
From the Confident Few to Every Pupil: Three Simple Ways to Build Inclusive Pupil Voice
Pupil voice is at the heart of truly democratic school cultures but too often, it’s the confident few whose voices are heard most clearly.
27 January 2026 Smart School Councils
Three Ways to Bring Oracy Into Everyday Practice Through Pupil Voice
With the renewed national focus on oracy within the UK curriculum, schools are increasingly being encouraged to prioritise speaking and listening...
20 January 2026 Smart School Councils
Why Oracy and Pupil Voice Go Hand in Hand in 2026
As changes to the UK National Curriculum come into sharper focus, schools are seeing a renewed emphasis on oracy as essential life skills.
13 January 2026 Smart School Councils
Re-Energising Pupil Voice: Three Ways to Build Momentum in the Spring Term
The spring term often brings a mix of renewed energy and familiar pressures.
6 January 2026 Smart School Councils
Five Ways to Get Your School Council Back on Track After the Holidays
Coming back after a holiday can feel like hitting a reset button, exciting but also a little chaotic.
9 December 2025 Smart School Councils
Keeping Momentum: Ensuring Your School Council Keeps Going Past Christmas
It’s that time of year again festive activities, endofterm performances, and the last push before a wellearned break! But for many schools, this is also...
2 December 2025 Smart School Councils
Oracy is Pupil Voice: How to Build Inclusive, Pupil-Led Oracy
Oracy and pupil voice go hand in hand. When pupils can express themselves clearly, listen to others, and take part in meaningful discussions, they’re not...
25 November 2025 Smart School Councils
Three Reasons Why Pupil Voice Should Be a Priority in Alternative Provision
In Alternative Provision settings, where students often need the highest levels of support, care, and flexibility, pupil voice isn’t a “nice to have.”...
18 November 2025 Smart School Councils
Building a Pupil Voice Structure That Lasts
Creating a strong pupil voice shouldn’t rely on one enthusiastic member of staff, or fall apart the moment timetables change.
11 November 2025 Smart School Councils
Making It Simple: A Termly Cycle For Your School Council
It’s been a week since we went back from the half term! We hope you had a welldeserved rest and are settling back into the busy pace of HT2.
4 November 2025 Smart School Councils
How to Talk About Harmful Online Content With Your Students
Ever avoided one of our debate topics because it felt too difficult to navigate in the classroom? Want to create a safe space to discuss what’s happening...