School Council

At Kielder Primary School, our School Council plays an important role in helping pupils take an active part in school life. It ensures that children’s views are listened to and that pupils are involved in decisions that affect them and their school community.

Through School Council, pupils learn that their voice matters and that they can make a positive difference.

How are School Council members chosen?

Pupils who are interested in becoming School Council representatives put themselves forward and are then voted in by their peers. This gives children first-hand experience of democratic processes and helps them to understand fairness, choice and responsibility.

School Council meets once every half term to discuss ideas, share feedback from classes and plan ways to improve school life.

What does the School Council do?

Our School Council members:

  • suggest ideas for school improvement

  • welcome visitors and represent the school positively

  • help at lunchtime and around school

  • work with class teachers to coordinate displays

  • set a positive example in behaviour and attitudes

  • encourage and support other pupils in their learning

These responsibilities help pupils develop confidence, responsibility and leadership skills.

Recent impact

Recently, School Council has:

  • voted to allow pupils to wear their own clothes on their birthday

  • helped to plan and design our Forest School space, which is currently being developed

These projects show how pupil voice leads to real, meaningful change within our school.

Links to our TEK Framework

School Council strongly supports our Thrive and Excel @ Kielder (TEK) Framework, particularly in the following domains:

  • Communication: pupils share ideas, listen carefully to others, and speak confidently on behalf of their classmates.

  • Service: pupils contribute to the school community by helping others and taking on responsibilities.

  • Metacognition: pupils reflect on what is working well in school and suggest thoughtful improvements.

  • Wellbeing: pupils help create a positive, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and listened to.

  • Innovation: pupils are encouraged to think creatively and propose new ideas for improving school life.

  • Academic: by promoting positive attitudes to learning, pupils help to support a strong learning culture across the school.

Links to British Values

Our School Council actively promotes key British Values, including:

  • Democracy: pupils take part in elections and contribute to decision-making.

  • Individual Liberty: pupils are encouraged to express their views in a respectful and supportive environment.

  • Mutual Respect and Tolerance: pupils listen to different viewpoints and work together to support the whole school community.

Through School Council, children learn how to take responsibility, work collaboratively and play an active role in their community.

School Council members

This year, our School Council representatives are:

  • Finley, Anthony, Eloise, Mia, Dylan and Leo

School Council members represent the views of their classmates and act as positive role models around school.