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Real Decision Making? School Councils in Action

Geoff Whitty & Emma Wisby, Institute of Education, for the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF-RR001) · 2007 · Evidence review

Government-commissioned study of school councils in England, using a literature review, 15 school case studies and national surveys of 999 teachers and 2,417 secondary pupils. Most pupils said councils influenced decisions on environment and facilities; only about 7% had been involved in staff appointments or teaching and learning. Concludes that councils without real power may breed cynicism.

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Real Decision Making? School Councils in Action

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