Children's Government

As a school we are very keen that children should have a voice, and are heard. One of the ways we do this is through our Children's Government. We have tried to help our children appreciate the British political system at an age-appropriate level. Each autumn we invite children to put themselves forward for the Children's Government.

Manifesto and Campaign Week

Those who want to stand are asked to produce a manifesto that is shared with the whole school. Posters are put up in each classroom and around school, and/or videos are shared. A summary is given to class teachers to share with all children. During the week the candidates are encouraged to talk to their peers and share why they should vote for them.

Election Day

Following that we hold an election day, complete with polling booths and voting slips. Each child is allowed to vote for one candidate, regardless of which year group they are in.

Counting the votes

Votes are carefully counted by one of our governors.

Winners announced

The winners are announced and congratulated, along with all the other candidates who stand for election. We are very proud of everyone who takes part.

Government formed and ministers elected

At our first meeting we elect each child to an office within our government.

Business begins!

The government meets weekly, except for in exceptional circumstances. The ministers consider a range of issues and projects, some tasked to them by the senior leadership team, some at the suggestion of the ministers themselves. Currently they are looking at the following issues:

• supporting everyone in understanding our new school rules
• how we can reduce our environmental impact and become more environmentally friendly
• ensuring everyone knows who can help them with any worries from both inside and outside of school

Ministers are asked to feedback to classes/whole school as needed, also to our senior leadership team.