Smart School Councils

We’re thrilled to share that the Coral Foundation, chaired by Brian Eno, is supporting our charity’s work! 🌍 The Coral Foundation aims to support initiatives at the intersection of climate, creativity, and citizenship, creating systems for a liveable future. A huge thank you Coral Foundation for believing in our mission! Read more in our announcement: https://ow.ly/gsCh50UoOjt #Citizenship #Democracy #Education

New week, new debates! Members, here are this week’s 5 exciting debate questions for your students 🌟 Whether it’s serious discussions or light-hearted debates, there’s a topic for everyone! Be sure to check out the 3rd question, it comes with a helpful video to dive deeper into both sides! #PupilVoice #DebateClub #StudentEngagement #Education

Big welcome to Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy, proudly part of Ormiston Academies Trust! 🚀 We’re excited to have you as part of Smart School Councils Let’s work together to ensure every student’s voice is heard and valued at your school! #FirstTimerFridays #PupilVoice

📣 Attention all member schools! We’re thrilled to introduce our new weekly certificates, designed to celebrate student achievements🏆 Each week, students can earn recognition for being the best debater, class meeting leader, or offering the best idea. Read all about it in the blog and download your certificates here 👇 https://ow.ly/FhbW50UjCap #PupilVoice #Education

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