Empowering Pupils to Shape School Culture
At JMC Education, we believe that pupil voice is not just a feature of good practice—it’s a cornerstone of effective leadership, inclusive culture, and meaningful school improvement. Our Pupil Voice Strategy Development service helps schools create authentic, sustainable systems for listening to and acting on the views of their learners.
Why Pupil Voice Matters
Modern inspection frameworks, including those used by ISI and Ofsted, place increasing emphasis on how schools engage with pupil perspectives. Beyond compliance, actively listening to our pupils is a powerful tool for:
- Enhancing wellbeing and inclusion
- Improving teaching and learning
- Strengthening pastoral care
- Building trust between staff and students
- Identifying issues before they escalate
When pupils feel heard, they are more likely to engage, achieve, and contribute positively to school life.
What We Offer
Our tailored support helps schools move beyond tokenistic approaches , embedding it into leadership, curriculum, and pastoral systems.
Strategic Planning
We work with senior leaders to design a whole-school pupil-voice strategy aligned with your values, inspection expectations, and improvement priorities.
Staff Training on Gathering Pupil Voice
Our CPD sessions equip staff with the skills to facilitate meaningful dialogue with pupils, including active listening, inclusive questioning, and feedback loops.
Pupil Leadership Development
We support schools in developing student councils, ambassador programmes, and peer mentoring schemes that give pupils real influence.
Pupil Voice Audit & Evaluation
JMC can conduct an audit to assess current practice and identify areas for growth, including feedback mechanisms, representation, and impact tracking.
Integration with Curriculum & Pastoral Care
We help schools embed pupil voice into PSHE, oracy, and wellbeing programmes—ensuring it’s not just a standalone initiative but part of everyday learning.
Who Is this Pupil Voice Strategy Development For?
This service is ideal for:
- Independent schools preparing for ISI inspection
- State schools aligning with Ofsted’s emphasis on student voice
- Multi-academy trusts seeking consistency across settings
- Schools looking to strengthen inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership
Why Choose JMC Education?
- Deep understanding of inspection frameworks and compliance
- Experience working with schools across all phases and contexts
- Practical, evidence-informed strategies tailored to your setting
- Support that goes beyond compliance to build lasting culture change
Get Started
To explore how JMC Education can help your school develop a meaningful strategy, contact us today:
📧 Email us at enquiries@jmcinset.com
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