As we kick off another exciting year, we’re thrilled to share something new to make your Smart School Councils journey even better.
We know change can feel like a big deal, but don’t worry-this one’s designed to make things easier for you.
We’ve given the Member Guide a little refresh, focusing on clarity and simplicity, so you can dive straight into making pupil voice a reality in your school.
Here’s the lowdown on what’s changed:
1. Reordered Steps to Get Going
We’ve reshuffled the steps in the Member Guide to reflect the natural flow for most schools. It’s all about starting with Class Meetings. This is the easiest way to get going-and for some schools, it might be all you need. Want to stick with just Class Meetings? That’s totally fine! We wanted to make sure you have the tools to get started right away.
2. Renamed Programme Steps
We’ve given our steps a makeover with new names that better explain what each stage is all about. Here’s what they look like now:
- Be Heard: Get everyone’s voices heard through the Class Meeting tool. This step is all about making participation simple and inclusive.
- Take a Lead: Your School Council or Communications Team leads the programme, creating opportunities for students to take on leadership roles.
- Make Change: Turn ideas into action by creating meaningful changes in your school.
Whether your school is taking its first steps or diving into leadership and change-making, this refreshed guide is designed to meet you where you are.
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