be enshrined in the school ethos and have the full support of the
whole school community.
Be supported by a structure, used throughout the school in all classess.
whuch provides all children wn opportunity for participation, contribution
and consultation. Such a structure could be Class Councils or Circle
Time.
involve councillors in team building and training exercises to help
them work effectively together and to identify meaningful issues and
areas for discussion;
take an active part in school policy making and in influencing the
School Development Plan;
be 'commissioned' by the SMT to research, develop and implement specific
projects, e.g. Fruit Tuck Shops, School Travel Plans, developing the
school prospectus, redesigning the playgrounds;
use a set of indicators, e.g. sustainability indicators, to evaluate
the schhool's performance according to a number of criteria, devise
action plans and set targets to improve the school's rating;
learn and appreciate how the council structure and procedures are
replicated at local, national and international levels and as such
understand they are part of a wider democratic process;
involve outside partners, e.g. the local council, LA21, local businesses,
community groups and pressure groups;
appreciate that many decisions not only have implications for individuals
in the school community, but also the wider local, national and global
community.
