Learner Voice Council (LVC) Primary Induction Day

On 21 January, we held our third Learner Voice Council (LVC) Primary Induction Day, hosted at De Havilland Primary School. "We were delighted to welcome all six primary schools, including The Cranbourne Primary School and Roselands Primary School, which has recently established its own LVC. The day brought together students and staff from across Danes Educational Trust, fostering collaboration and leadership."

Attendees participated in a dynamic workshop carousel, featuring sessions on oracy (led by Nicola Spencer, DET English Lead) and self-confidence (led by Anna-Maria van Der Spoel, Assistant Headteacher at OSA), both outstanding practitioners.

A highlight of the day was two of the sessions that were led by secondary school students. Students from Chancellor’s School delivered a session on LVC Top Tips. Many of their members have been part of the LVC for years, and they shared their knowledge and experience with the primary school students. Onslow St Audrey’s Sixth Form Leadership Team delivered a session on teamwork. These sessions provided essential tools for young leaders as they embark on their LVC journey.

Now in its fourth year, the Learner Voice Council serves as a platform for students to influence teaching and learning across their schools. The LVC empowers students to make meaningful changes by conducting research through planning, auditing, implementing, and evaluating.

Miles Conway, Trust Learning Lead for Learner Leadership, shared:

"It was truly wonderful to see all of our primary schools come together in collaboration. The LVC students showed incredible dedication and enthusiasm, and I look forward to the meaningful impact they will have across all levels of the Trust. A second passion of mine is transition, so it was great to see the primary and secondary schools working together. Special thanks go to the dedicated workshop leaders, facilitators, and student leaders who made the day a resounding success. Thank you to the staff at De Havilland Primary School for being so accommodating and allowing me to host this event at their school."

The LVC would not run successfully without the support of our dedicated team of in-school facilitators: Alii Hewitt, Emma Smart, Henry Arkill, Liz Black, Liz Shipp, Matt Clarke, Steve Cove Juliet Ford, Mitchell Sanderson, Rachana Shah, Sarah Edwards, and Shannon Anthony.