Learning Council

The ACE Learning Council is a group of pupils elected to represent children’s opinions and raise issues with the Headteacher and governors in the school.

The Learning Council also take forward projects on behalf of the pupils, feeding ideas into the School Improvement Plan (SIP), lesson observations, book looks, Governing Body meetings and interviews with staff.

Targets

To promote the ACE Learner and the ACE Learner Friends, as well as our ‘Head, Heart and Hands’
To develop learning roles, including take part in lesson observations and book looks, commenting on them from the children's point of view
To carry out pupil surveys on different aspects of school life
To make further links with the Governing Body
To develop their roles and presence in school including working alongside Father David and Father Andrew to lead worships
To begin to manage their own budget
To further develop pupil involvement in decision-making, obtaining their views
To contribute to the new School Improvement Plan, including developing the use of cups for self-assessment, Tapestry in RE, monitoring the implementation of our Feedback for Learning Policy as well as the revised Learning and Teaching Policy, including Rosenshine’s ten principles of instructions
To make recommendations to governors, leadership and teaching teams.

Reading Ambassadors (part of the Year 6 prefect role)

Promote a love of reading across the school, including reading to younger children.
Gather pupil voice about recommended reads and share these with leaders.
Help the adults ensure reading is across the whole curriculum.
Are responsible for maintaining inspiring book corners.

Playground Leaders (Year 5)

Support and guide other children in the playground to use the playground areas in a responsible and friendly manner.
Help set up a zone of the playground and guide other children on how to use it appropriately.
Look after equipment and designated areas.
Support the adults to create and maintain a fun relaxing atmosphere at playtime that all children can enjoy.
Commit for a day every week to fulfil their responsibilities as a playground leader.