1. 1 Consultation with pupils

2. 2 Contents Why consult? What do we want to achieve? Methods of consultation What do we do with the data received? How does the data inform new activities?

3. 3 Why Consult? Find out what pupils really want to do. Pupils feel part of the process. They have ownership of the activities. They feel listened to and that their opinions matter. Ensure a successful programme. More likely to take part if they chose them. Clubs are full of pupils who really want to be there.

4. 4 What do we want to achieve? A programme of activities that meets the needs and interests of our pupils. To know what activities could be used to effectively engage with target groups. An ethos of a confident ‘pupil voice’ – pupils are able to share honest opinions and ideas with staff, and know that they are listened to.

5. 5 Methods of consultation A series of questions given to pupils to complete during a lesson (PSHE / tutor time). Questions could include things like: 1. What activities would you like to do? 2. Why do you go to club? 3. Is there a good range to choose from? 4. What do you think makes a club really good? Paper Survey

6. 6 Methods of consultation Use a snap survey through the school website or an external website. Pupils tick boxes and write down their ideas. Results are collated automatically for easy analysis. Easy for pupils to complete & submit. Online Survey

7. 7 Methods of consultation The school website could be set up for pupils to write their ideas and feedback in a designated area. This area could be monitored by a member of staff. Website Blog

8. 8 Methods of consultation A cardboard box with a slot in the top. It could be positioned outside the school office or somewhere easily accessible to all pupils. Slips of paper and a pen should be positioned nearby. It should be bright and obvious what it is. Pupils should be reminded to use it. Suggestion Box

9. 9 Methods of consultation Parents should also be consulted. Include a space in a feedback form for pupils and a space for parents to write their ideas. Parents could talk with their children about their ideas for clubs and feed back to school via the form. Letters Home

10. 10 Methods of consultation Place large posters in communal spaces for pupils to write their ideas. Hang a pen or pencil from string to the poster. Write instructions at the top and a couple of examples. Leave them up for a couple of weeks. Scribble Posters / Graffiti Boards

11. 11 Methods of consultation Have a regular item on the agenda to talk about clubs. This could be feedback on existing clubs, ideas for new clubs, etc. They could discuss methods of consultation and undertake some of the methods described here. School Council

12. 12 Methods of consultation Pupils are invited to attend a lunchtime discussion for anyone interested in expressing their view and opinions on clubs and activities. It could be a tutor group activity where pupils are split into small groups to discuss clubs and feed back to whole class. Focus groups

13. 13 Methods of consultation A member of staff or designated pupils (perhaps school council members) could talk to pupils in the playground at break and lunchtimes. Take clipboards and write ideas down. If a small group of pupils have an idea for a club, they could rally to find others who are interested, which would make a club feasible to set up. Playground chats

14. 14 What do we do with the data received? Look for trends and popular activities. Collate information to show what is popular in certain year group and target groups. Consider the possibility of duplication due to the variety of consultation methods. Sift what is possible and what is not. Put together a list of likely activities.

15. 15 How does the data inform new activities? Match popular activities with what is on offer. Research possibilities of activities not currently on offer. Talk with neighbouring schools for combining pupils to make clubs feasible. Delve deeper to clarify specific activity choices from general feedback – i.e. dance (street dance, salsa, hip-hop, classic, tap, etc?)