Introducing the School Council

What are school councils?

School councils are democratically elected groups of students who represent their peers and enable pupils to become partners in their own education, making a positive contribution to the school environment and ethos.

What do school councils achieve?

School councils make a positive contribution to every aspect of the school community. They:

• improve academic performance
• reduce bullying and vandalism
• reduce school exclusions
• improve teacher-pupil relations

What does School Councils UK do?

School Councils UK has been helping schools to develop into caring communities, working with teachers and pupils in infant, primary, secondary and special schools for more than ten years. School Councils UK, which has the support of the DfES, also works in partnership with Local Education Authorities, providing guidance, support and training.