Pupil voice

Pupil voice at Millfields Primary School is a whole-school commitment to listening to the views, wishes and experience of all children. It means placing value on what children tell our staff about their experiences.

At Millfields Primary School, we believe that encouraging our pupils to participate in pupil leadership roles helps them to develop a range of personal skills and qualities, that align with our vision and ethos, along with benefiting the children and the wider school community.

There are many leadership opportunities for pupils to contribute to the life of our school. These include:
- School Council
- Eco Council
- Sports Council
- Librarians

Members of staff oversee each of the pupil leadership roles and follow an application process when appointing new pupil leaders. Regular meetings are held throughout the academic year to continually develop and sustain a positive impact across the school and beyond.

School Council run by Mrs Smith
Our School Council representatives are elected, annually, in September. Pupils who wish to become a member of the School Council prepare presentations and manifestos which they share in front of their class; a democratic and confidential vote follows. The two children with the highest number of votes gain a place on the School Council. Year six pupils share their presentations in front of the whole school and every pupil within the school gets a vote. The School Council is made up of two pupils from years one to five and four year-six pupils (two who have been newly elected and two who remain on the council from year five, to aid continuity). The year six pupils have specific roles on the School Council: chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary and finance. With support from Mrs. Smith, they lead the meetings. The School Council meets once a month and discusses key issues that have been raised by Mrs. Bennett, staff or pupils. Regular updates are given via the school newsletter and whole school assemblies so everyone is aware of what the School Council are working on. Each class has their own Suggestion Box which the school councillors actively encourage their peers to use - as well as sharing ideas with their class representatives.  

Eco Council run by Mr Tetley
The Eco Council at Millfields has recently initiated its meetings, marking the beginning of a concerted effort to address the issue of waste generation within our school community. One of our primary focal points is analysing the waste produced both by the school itself and by other students. We are going to explore ways to enhance our recycling practices and minimise our environmental footprint. Additionally, we are working on ideas to keep our playground clean and litter-free. 

Sports Council run by Mr Congram
Millfields primary school sports council serves as a pupil-led body dedicated to fostering a vibrant sports culture within the school community. Their responsibilities encompass organising various sports events such as inter-class competitions and sports days, advocating for the importance of physical activity, and representing pupil voices regarding sports and physical education. Additionally, they assist in maintaining sports equipment and facilities, ensure inclusivity in sports activities, and promote values of sportsmanship, fair play and physical literacy among children. Ultimately, the sports council plays a pivotal role in encouraging active and healthy lifestyles among their peers while creating an inclusive and enjoyable sporting environment within the school.

Librarians run by Mrs Smith  
Our school Librarians are a team of enthusiastic children who are passionate about books and reading. They work with Mrs. Smith to organise, care for and order books for our school as well as helping with reading related activities such as World Book Day and Book Fairs. Our Librarians have meetings to discuss ideas, when they are needed, but this role is a practical, hands-on one which involves caring for books, organising books, ordering books, sharing a love of books and inspiring others to read more books! 

Pupil Voice Link Governor - Mrs Libby Britcher