A strong pupil voice has clear benefits for both schools and learners. The views of pupils can help the school to identify future priorities and make more informed decisions on wellbeing, learning experiences and the quality of teaching. Through their involvement, pupils develop valuable personal and social skills such as listening skills and working with others.
At New King's Road School we have a School Council, with representatives from every year group, and we undertake regular pupil surveys to gather children's views. We encourage pupils to take peer leadership roles.
This is part of a wider ethos that encourages children to take ownership of their learning. For example, our 'excellent learners' approach encourages children to speak up as well as listen.
We also make sure that all children know who they can speak to, if they have a problem within or outside school. Posters are displayed around the school with the names and pictures of key staff they can approach.