Pupil Consultation on Outdoor Equipment!

We had an exciting visit from Mrs Westbrook this week, who came to gather everyone’s thoughts and ideas on the new outdoor equipment for our school. This important discussion follows our win of £5000, which has provided us with the funding to enhance our playground.

Mrs Westbrook brought in a variety of equipment options for everyone to see, sparking lots of excitement and thoughtful consideration. Each pupil had the opportunity to write down their top choices on the pupil consultation sheets, as well as suggest other creative ideas they had for outdoor fun.

This session highlighted the power of pupil voice and the value of working together as a community to make decisions that benefit us all. It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm and participation across the school!

Check out the photos below to see the children in action as they contributed their ideas for our outdoor space. We look forward to seeing which options were the favourites and making our playground an even better place for everyone.

  • UNCRC Rights Covered:
    • Right to work with communities and develop better environments (Article 5)
    • Right to express views and have them respected (Article 12)
    • Right to freedom of expression (Article 13)
    • Right to participation in community activities (Article 15)
    • Right to information (Article 17)
    • Right to education that promotes respect for rights (Article 29)
  • SDG Goals Covered:
    • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
    • Goal 4: Quality Education
    • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
  • SHANARRI Indicators Covered:
    • Respected: Listening to pupils’ ideas and choices
    • Responsible: Taking an active part in school improvements
    • Included: Ensuring all pupils’ voices contribute to decisions
    • Safe: Considering safe and fun options for outdoor play
  • Meta-skills Used:
    • Communication: Sharing ideas clearly on consultation sheets
    • Collaboration: Discussing options and working together as a school community
    • Creativity: Suggesting new ideas for outdoor equipment
    • Initiative: Engaging in the process to shape the school environment
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