Hear every child, not just the same few
The old school council reached the same few elected children, met to ask for a swimming pool, and quietly fizzled out. Our free guide shows you a school council that reaches more pupils, more regularly, and turns their ideas into real change.
- More pupils involved, not just the elected few
- Pupil-led, with no added workload
- Inspection evidence captured as you go
What's inside
A simpler, more inclusive way to run pupil voice
Most councils are ten elected pupils meeting once a term. The guide shows you how to give every class a say, without adding to your workload.
Every child heard
Practical ways to involve every class in decisions, not just the elected council.
Less work for you
A clear, repeatable structure so meetings take minutes, not hours.
Evidence that builds
Show genuine pupil voice, British Values and personal development as you go.
Ready to hear from every child?
Grab the free guide and see how simple a whole-school council can be.
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Questions teachers ask
Is it really free?
Yes, completely. We're a UK education charity and the guide is one of the free resources we make for teachers. No card, no catch.
Who is the guide for?
Primary and secondary teachers, subject leads and senior leaders who want a school council that involves every child, not just an elected few.
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Smart School Councils is a UK education charity on a mission to help every child find their voice.