Developing a School Charter
How the Irish Secondary Students Union (ISSU) involved young people in the development of a charter for inclusive schools.
ISSU Student Council Handbook – an A-Z on All Things Student Council
This document has been created to meet the needs of student councils at all levels – from those starting from scratch, to those who wish to just improve their functioning, and those who have a proven track record of affecting change in their school community Created by students, we hope this is a useful resource for your student council and helps you to further student voice in your school community. Further resources, including action plans on specific issues, “off-the-shelf campaigns and student resources are available on the ISSU website.
Student Councils That Work: Reviewing and Improving Student Voice in NI Schools
The aim of the article is to champion and celebrate School Councils in Northern Ireland and identify ways to support and enhance their work.
Second Level Student Councils in Ireland: A Study of Enablers, Barriers and Supports
This report presents the findings of a study carried out by the Children’s Research Centre on behalf of the Working Group on Student Councils in Second Level Schools, established by the National Children’s Office.
Student Councils: A Voice for Students
The Education Act, 1998 provides for the establishment of student councils, intending them to play an integral and important role in the school community.