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Ministers and school representatives are set to meet later for the first School Council Network in Jersey of the new term. <\/p>\n
The meetings, which take place up to six times a year, allow primary and secondary school councils to shape policy directly with government. <\/p>\n
The Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) said the opening event of the term would focus on safety and digital wellbeing. <\/p>\n
Education and Lifelong Learning Minister Rob Ward congratulated all the students elected to their school councils, calling it “a big responsibility but also a fantastic opportunity”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Ward, who is set to attend the event alongside Minister for Children and Families Richard Vibert and Assistant Minister for Children and Families Malcom Ferey, said: “I’m excited to see the ideas and leadership you’ll bring, and I look forward to working with you through the School Council Network.”<\/p>\n
Vibert said the network had grown into a “powerful, student-led forum”.<\/p>\n
“I’m proud to support a network that puts young voices at the heart of decision-making, and I look forward to hearing more from them as they focus on safety, which is one of our priorities in the Children, Young People and Families Plan,” he added.<\/p>\n
Students will also review Jersey’s new Play Plan, ensuring it reflects their current needs and experiences.<\/p>\n
CYPES said students last term helped redesign the Millennium Town Park playground, tested and tasted hot school meals, and submitted hundreds of questions to ministers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n