School Parliament at Lainesmead

Our School Parliament is made up of elected representatives from Year 1 to Year 6. The election process is a brilliant example of democracy in action: children put themselves forward, deliver presentations to their classmates, and are then voted in. This process helps pupils develop confidence, communication skills, and a real sense of civic responsibility.

Once elected, School Parliament members meet regularly to represent their classmates, discuss important school matters, and help shape improvements across the school.

School Parliament members are expected to be excellent listeners and communicators who show our school values in their actions. They take part in learning walks, lead on initiatives, and share updates with their classes, making sure every child’s voice is heard.

We’re excited to introduce our new School Parliament; made up of children who were elected by their classmates in a fantastic show of democracy. Each child had to put themselves forward, give a thoughtful presentation about why they would be a great representative, and then wait to see if their class voted for them. The election process was a brilliant way for children to experience democracy in action! 

In Term 2, the School Parliament’s focus was on inclusivity within the classroom. To help with this, members worked hard to complete an environment audit using the Lainesmead Inclusive Classroom Checklist. This checklist helps us ensure that our classrooms are places where every child feels welcomed, supported, and able to learn. The School Parliament will be reviewing their findings carefully, and conduct a learning walk to compare their results and identify areas for further improvement.