Make sure you get your voice heard about what’s happening in your school.

If you’re in school, this is where you can get information about setting up and maintaining a school council, and how to include other pupils in the process of consulting and making decisions.

For a school council to be effective it will be necessary to set aside proper time for school council meetings – also for consultation and feedback. Staff members will need to be informed about the processes and implications of pupil consultation and participation, and pupil representatives will require training and support. All of this means time, and it will be important to consider when things happen and how long they will take.

It is important for schools to feel that information and support is available locally to help them to develop effective pupil participation. On this section of the site you can find a list of useful contacts in your area who may be able to give you help and advice about developing your school council.