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Schools' Councils - the benefits

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All children and young people, should have the chance to play an active role at their school.

A school or pupil council is a great way of doing this.  

An elected group of children and young people, can be involved in many different areas of school life.  

They can help improve behaviour and reduce bullying.

Confident members can also provide support and mentoring to their peers. 

Council's can support their schools codes of conduct and behaviour programmes. 

Members can be involved in decision-making, in many areas of school life. 

An active school council can help develop links with governors, parents and local community groups.

In Liverpool there has been a 'real' interest taken in the development of schools' councils. 

Council members, believe they give children and young people a 'voice'.

For more information, please contact:

Sue Shinkfield, 
Senior Effectiveness Officer (Equal Opportunities), 

Telephone 0151 233 8259.

e-mail: sue.shinkfield@liverpool.gov.uk

If you think you could be a school or pupil Councillor, please register online. 

You will be sent a School Council wristband and your registration will be passed on to your school.

Download information on How to get started (MS Word [38.5Kb] opens in new window) with your own school council.

The Leader's Challenge 2008

The Leader of Liverpool City Council has challenged Schools Councils to think of ways to help pupils become healthier. Your school could win a prize up to £1000. 
 
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