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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.

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Giving Young Readers A Voice On World Book Day

28 October 2025 Smart School Councils

Giving Young Readers A Voice On World Book Day

We’re thrilled to be partnering with World Book Day on not one, but two thoughtprovoking debates! We’re so excited as this collaboration is a fantastic...

British Values Toolkit: Three Ways to Meet Ofsted Standards in 2025

21 October 2025 Smart School Councils

British Values Toolkit: Three Ways to Meet Ofsted Standards in 2025

In early September Ofsted published the new toolkits for school inspections from November 2025.

14 October 2025 Smart School Councils

Building a Pupil Voice Structure That Makes a Difference: A Toolkit for SLT

For senior leadership teams, pupil voice is more than just a tickbox exercise it’s a way to give every child the chance to share their ideas, influence...

7 October 2025 Smart School Councils

Pupil Voice in the New Ofsted Framework: Promoting British Values and Oracy

With Ofsted now focusing more on personal development, inclusion, and active citizenship in their new framework, schools are thinking carefully about how...

30 September 2025 Smart School Councils

Four Ways Your School Council Can Lead Black History Month

Black History Month is an important opportunity to celebrate, reflect, and learn.

23 September 2025 Smart School Councils

Five Easy Ways to Support Pupil Premium Pupils Through Your School Council

For many schools, supporting Pupil Premium pupils isn’t just about extra resources it’s about creating meaningful opportunities for confidence,...

16 September 2025 Smart School Councils

Building Inclusive Pupil Voice in SEN: Five Tips from Penn Fields School

For SEN schools, pupil voice can be especially challenging. With such a wide range of needs and abilities, how can every learner be included in meaningful...

9 September 2025 Smart School Councils

Building a Better Primary School Council: Five Tips from Kells Lane Primary

At Kells Lane Primary in Gateshead, Year 3 Teacher and Character Development Lead Rachel Gray knew their old school council model wasn’t working.

2 September 2025 Smart School Councils

Five Tips for New School Council Leads to Make Your School Council Great This Year

Starting as a school council lead can feel exciting and, yes, a little daunting.

27 August 2025 Smart School Councils

How SLTs Can Make Pupil Voice More Inclusive in School

For senior leadership teams, pupil voice is more than just a tickbox exercise it’s a way to give every child the chance to share their ideas, influence...

19 August 2025 Smart School Councils

Navigating British Values in 26/27: A Modern-Day Guide for Schools

British Values are a core part of school life, but the challenge for many educators is turning them into something meaningful rather than a tickbox...

12 August 2025 Smart School Councils

How to Run an Effective School Council in 26/27 with Minimal Teacher Workload

School leaders know that pupil voice matters but making it happen can often feel like one more job on a long todo list.

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