School Council
At our school, we are passionate about empowering every child to have a voice. We believe that even our youngest learners can make meaningful contributions to their community and school environment. That’s why our School Council, known as the LOVE Council, plays a central role in shaping life at our school.
Led by six elected children in Key Stage 1, our LOVE Council is a platform for creativity, collaboration, and leadership. Successful candidates are sworn into their roles during a special collective worship ceremony, where they proudly receive a shiny badge to wear every day.
The LOVE Council meets regularly with Ms. Leach, our Co-headteacher, to discuss exciting projects, share ideas, and work together to solve problems. They also have the opportunity to meet with governors, ensuring their ideas are heard at every level of school leadership.
Our LOVE Councillors are passionate about ensuring that every child’s voice is heard. They organise and lead regular school surveys, including our innovative ‘pom-pom’ surveys, designed to help even our youngest children share their opinions in a fun and engaging way. These surveys run alongside more traditional pupil voice surveys.
The LOVE Council encourages children to think beyond their own needs and consider how they can contribute to their wider community. A highlight of the year is the annual visit to the Derby Council House, where our councillors sit in the Chambers and chair an ‘official meeting,’ fostering aspirations and developing leadership skills. As as school, we are committed to hosting inspirational visitors whenever possible to spark curiosity and encourage civic engagement among our children.
Our LOVE Councillors also play an active role in leading home learning projects linked to our Collective Worship values. These projects encourage children to reflect on and embody the school’s core values of love, friendship, compassion, and respect within their families and the wider community.
As part of our commitment to fostering community connections, our LOVE Councillors regularly visit the residents of Middleton Lodge, a local care home. These visits bring generations together, building friendships and creating moments of joy for both children and residents alike. This partnership not only reflects our school values, but also shows how even our youngest learners can aspire to create a positive impact, both within and beyond our school gates.