School council
A group of elected pupils who represent their classmates and give views to staff.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- School life
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Related terms
- Pupil voice All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Ways in which pupils' views shape school decisions, such as school councils and surveys. US: student voice.
- Student council United States
- An elected student body in US schools that organises events and represents students.
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