How can we contribute to school decision-making?
I can explain why pupil voice matters and how we can influence decision-makers.
- Year 9
How can we contribute to school decision-making?
I can explain why pupil voice matters and how we can influence decision-makers.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Article 12 of the UNCRC grants children the right to express their views on matters affecting them.
- Pupil voice contributes to enhanced school climate, behaviour and wellbeing.
- Decision-makers include individuals or bodies with authority to implement change in education settings.
- Influencing change involves identifying a need, gathering evidence, cause and effect, planning and taking action.
- An active citizen engages constructively in school and community decision-making processes.
Keywords
Pupil voice - the views, opinions and ideas of pupils about their school experience, which are listened to and considered in decision-making
Decision-makers - people or groups who have the authority to make lasting change in communities
Active citizens - a person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a positive difference in their community
Common misconception
Young people cannot make a difference because adults are the decision-makers.
Young people can make a difference. Article 12 of the UNCRC says children have the right to be heard in decisions that affect them. For example, Martha Payne was only nine years old when she helped change school meals by sharing her views.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
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Q4.Order this sentence about the UK Government.
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Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with its definition.
