Pupil Voice at South Norwood Primary School

At South Norwood Primary School, we believe that empowering our pupils and giving them a voice is essential to our vision of nurturing and challenging children to believe and succeed. As an academy, we are dedicated to providing all our children with extraordinary school days and preparing them to become global citizens.

Elected Pupil Leaders

To ensure our pupils have a meaningful say in shaping their school experience, we have established a robust system of elected pupil leadership roles. Each year, our Year 6 pupils elect a Head Pupils, who work closely with the Head of School to represent the views and interests of the entire pupil body.

Additionally, every class from Reception to Year 5 elects two School Council representatives. These elected council members meet monthly with the Head of School to discuss how the school can be improved, drawing on the ideas and feedback gathered from their classmates.

Driving Positive Change

The South Norwood Primary School Council has been instrumental in driving positive change across the school. Through their regular meetings and collaborative efforts, the council has secured the following improvements:

• New gym equipment for the playground
• Upgrades to the astroturf area
• Increased the number of educational trips and visits
• Improved the quality and variety of school lunches

These tangible outcomes demonstrate the real impact that our pupils’ voices have on the day-to-day life of the school. We are proud to empower our children to be active participants in their education and to see their ideas and suggestions come to fruition.

Engaging with Trust Leadership

To further amplify our pupils’ voices, the School Council also meets termly with the CEO of our trust. This provides an opportunity for our student leaders to share their perspectives and feedback directly with the trust’s senior leadership, ensuring that the priorities and concerns of our school community are heard at the highest levels.

Nurturing Global Citizens

By fostering a culture of pupil voice and empowerment, South Norwood Primary School is not only improving the immediate school experience for our children but also nurturing the next generation of engaged, responsible global citizens. We are committed to our vision of “Challenge, Nurture, Succeed” and firmly believe that giving our pupils a meaningful voice is a crucial part of that journey.