Reddish Vale, one of the Smart School Council Community's founding members, explains what makes student voice smart in their school.

1. Forum Training 2011
Co-operative Group HQ

2. In Co-operation and Solidarity

3. It is a lived democracy & in a shared
equity of relationships (ie treated both just & fairly)

4. In equality with each other
(Each member has equal rights and benefits according to their contribution)

5. With both ‘Self Help’ &
‘Self responsibility’ from individuals

6. Both Open and Honest

7. Where every voice is heard!
To deliver real
social responsibility
and
caring for others!

8. Where ideas are shared

9. Where important issues are openly
questioned and discussed together.

10. ‘OUR’ Forum
provides the power,
thinking and actions
to bring about change!