Smart School Councils

It’s time for another week of exciting debates! Here are the 5 questions our members will be discussing this week 📥 With over 2,000 questions in the bank, there’s always a fresh topic to explore. Make sure to check out the 3rd question this week—it’s paired with an insightful video to fuel engaging discussions! 🌟 #PupilVoice #Debate #StudentEngagement #Education

Welcome aboard Bradley Green Primary Academy, member of The Enquire Learning Trust! 🎉 We’re delighted to have you join us at Smart School Councils! Let’s work together to make a positive impact in your school community! Now it’s time for your pupils to take charge. #FirstTimerFridays #PupilVoice

The UK government’s National Youth Strategy is a huge win for young people, but here’s the question: who’s actually going to be heard? 🤔 While the strategy is a great opportunity, we need to make sure we include every young person—especially those who don’t always put their hand up. Read Greg's take on how schools can help ✨ https://ow.ly/musY50UaCOm #YouthVoice #PupilEngagement #Education

Speaking up and being heard has never been so fun! 🗣️ Here’s what our 600 member schools are debating this week 📥 They can choose from over 2,000 questions in our bank. Members—don’t miss this week's third question, it comes with a great video breaking down both sides to get your students fully engaged! #PupilVoice #Debate #StudentEngagement

Big shoutout to Flowery Field Primary School, part of The Enquire Learning Trust! 🌟 We’re super happy to welcome you to Smart School Councils and create a space for your students to find their voice! Here’s to an amazing journey ahead! #FirstTimerFridays #PupilVoice

🚨 #Competition Time! 🚨 We’re so excited to team up with Lucy Ann Unwin and her inspiring book How to Be a Revolutionary! Thanks to Lucy and her amazing publishers, we’ve got copies of the book to give away to our wonderful community. 🎉 Here’s your chance to be one of 3 lucky winners to snag 3 copies for your school library or classroom collection. Here’s how to enter: 1️⃣ Like this post (on X/Twitter, Facebook or Instagram) 2️⃣ Follow Smart School Councils on X/Twitter, Facebook or Instagram 3️⃣ Join the debate from your Class Meeting Tool (log in here: https://lnkd.in/gTyD3SMj) and drop a comment below sharing the most thought-provoking opinion from your debating community—whether it’s about the debate or democracy itself! ⏰ Winners will be announced Wednesday, 27th November at 3:30 PM and contacted on Thursday, 28th November. Get involved, have fun, and good luck! 🍀 #DebateAndWin #HowToBeARevolutionary

We’re thrilled to share a #blog from Lucy Ann Unwin! 🌟 Lucy has compiled a political booklist for all ages, perfect for inspiring young minds to engage with the world around them. From picture books for toddlers to teen reads tackling world events, these books encourage empathy, activism, and a broader understanding of society. Check out the full list and start inspiring the next generation of changemakers! 🔗 https://ow.ly/8miR50U46LU #PupilVoice #PoliticalBooks #YouthActivism

A warm welcome to Hatfield Academy, a part of Astrea Academy Trust! 🌈 We’re so excited to have you in Smart School Councils! Here's to creating an environment where every voice is heard at your school! #FirstTimerFridays #PupilVoice

Transforming #schoolcouncil obstacles into success! Our simple and effective tools empower every pupil to share their ideas, simplify meeting organisation, engage in debates and drive real change in their schools. Learn how we can help create a thriving, pupil-led environment in your school 👇 https://ow.ly/MGaa50U52ob #PupilVoice #Education

🗣️ TEACHERS! Empathy Week is back for 2025! A FREE week of film, storytelling and events to develop the skill of empathy in students aged 5-18 💥 Last year, 330,000 students across 54 countries joined in. Register now for their biggest week yet ➡️ www.empathy-week.com