Student Voice
Constitution of Ratton’s Student Representation 2008-9
“Student Voice is about students having a genuine influence on decision-making through being properly represented at Ratton.”
STUDENT GOVERNORS
There will be 10 Student Governors (2 from each Community), elected in September and serving for a 1 year term. Each Community will decide how to select their Community Governors.
2 Student Governors will be appointed to each of the following Committees:
• Achievement and Standards (results and student performance);
• Provision (teaching and learning, curriculum, and advice and guidance);
• Development (student health, safety, enjoyment, behaviour contribution to community, and economic well-being);
• Leadership and Management (Student and Staff, and progress on OfSTED issues);
• Full Governors.
Student Governors will attend at the start of the appropriate Committee Meeting. As well as contributing to discussion on relevant agenda items, Student Governors can (with the consent of the Committee Chair) add items to the meeting’s Agenda.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
There will be 20 School Council Representatives (4 from each Community, 1 each from Years 7-10), elected in September and serving for a 1 year term. Each Community will decide how to select their School Council Representatives.
The School Council will meet at least 6 times a year. The Council will elect its own Chair and Vice Chair. Care and Guidance staff will take the Minutes. School Council Representatives will meet with Community Council Representatives to raise School Council Agenda items and report back on School Council discussions and decisions.
The School Council will determine its own agenda, but will be used by staff and Governors to consult with students about significant issues. School Council Representatives will communicate with other students at Community Assemblies.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
There will be 10 Community Council Representatives (1 from each form), elected in September and serving for a 1 year term.
The Community Councils will meet at least 6 times a year. Each Community will decide how to organise its own Community Council. Community Councils will discuss, and take decisions about, items affecting the Community. Community Councils will also act as the link between Tutor Groups and the School Council.
STUDENT COMMITTEES
Student Committees will either be permanent or temporary and each Community will select 1 student to serve on each Committee. Committees will be chaired by Student Managers and they will discuss, consult, and advise on specific issues and report to the School Council. Appropriate staff will attend Committee Meetings. Permanent Committees can be established by the School Council e.g. Library, Canteen, and School Environment. Temporary Committees will be established by the School Council, Governors, or the Headteacher, to discuss, consult, and advise on issues where a Permanent Committee is not necessary e.g. uniform changes or new buildings.
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