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Exploring Debate Dynamics: Inside The Derby High School's Big Debate Club

26 June 2024 Smart School Councils

Exploring Debate Dynamics: Inside The Derby High School's Big Debate Club

Intro To The School Last Spring term, our project officer, Vivian, had the pleasure of visiting The Derby High School to delve into their Big Debate Club...

Fostering Student Leadership: Top Three Lessons from St Silas School's Smart School Council Experience

19 June 2024 Smart School Councils

Fostering Student Leadership: Top Three Lessons from St Silas School's Smart School Council Experience

Intro To The School In May 2023, our membership manager, Karen, visited St Silas School (A Member of Cidari MAT) nestled in the heart of Blackburn, and...

Smart School Councils and Big Debate Club in Action at Vale of Evesham

12 June 2024 Smart School Councils

Smart School Councils and Big Debate Club in Action at Vale of Evesham

Intro To The School Since joining the Smart School Councils programme in September 2021, the Vale of Evesham School have embraced a culture of inclusivity...

Insights from Pensby High School's Smart School Councils Experience

5 June 2024 Smart School Councils

Insights from Pensby High School's Smart School Councils Experience

Background In December 2023, Kerri went to visit one of our Smart School Council members, Pensby High School.

A Day at Highcliffe Primary: Unlocking the Power of Big Debate Club

21 May 2024 Smart School Councils

A Day at Highcliffe Primary: Unlocking the Power of Big Debate Club

Background Nestled in the heart of Guisborough, North Yorkshire, Greg visited Highcliffe Primary on March 2023 and met Gina Whitwell.

Student Voice Amplified: Top Three Tips from Sankey Valley St James CE Primary School's Smart School Councils Five-Year Journey

14 May 2024 Smart School Councils

Student Voice Amplified: Top Three Tips from Sankey Valley St James CE Primary School's Smart School Councils Five-Year Journey

Background In March 2023, Karen and Kerri had the pleasure of visiting and meeting Louise Wheeler, a dedicated Year 3 Teacher, SENCO, Deputy Head and...

Samuel Laycock School's Smart School Councils Adventure

7 May 2024 Smart School Councils

Samuel Laycock School's Smart School Councils Adventure

Background At Samuel Laycock School, a vibrant community within the Newbridge MAT, fostering student voice and empowerment is at the heart of their ethos.

Student-Led Success: Great Marsden St John's Smart School Council Journey

23 April 2024 Smart School Councils

Student-Led Success: Great Marsden St John's Smart School Council Journey

Located in Blackburn, Great Marsden St John is a vibrant school that's been on the Smart School Councils programme for three years now, and it's part of...

Unlocking Student Voice: Inside Alleyn Court Prep School's Journey with Smart School Councils

16 April 2024 Smart School Councils

Unlocking Student Voice: Inside Alleyn Court Prep School's Journey with Smart School Councils

Background: Let's take a peek into Alleyn Court Prep School's adventure with Smart School Councils! Their journey kicked off in July 2021, officially...

Empowering Student Voice: Three Tips from Whitefield Primary

27 March 2024 Smart School Councils

Empowering Student Voice: Three Tips from Whitefield Primary

In April 2023, our Membership Officer, Kerri, visited Whitefield Primary in Liverpool.

Pupil Voice Insights from d'Overbroeck’s Smart School Councils Journey

19 March 2024 Smart School Councils

Pupil Voice Insights from d'Overbroeck’s Smart School Councils Journey

d'Overbroecks, an independent school with incredibly eloquent pupils in Oxford, embarked on its Smart School Councils (SSC) journey four years ago,...

Key Takeaways from Djanogly Northgate Primary Visit

12 March 2024 Smart School Councils

Key Takeaways from Djanogly Northgate Primary Visit

Karen, our Membership Manager, visited Djanogly Northgate Primary Academy in Nottingham in late November 2023.

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