Pupil Leadership 

School Councillors, Eco Councillors & Sports/Play Leaders

At Cranmore, we believe in giving our pupils a voice and empowering them to make a difference in school life. Each academic year, children from every class have the opportunity to stand for one of three important leadership roles: School Councillor, Sports Councillor, or Eco Councillor.

How Our Councillors Are Chosen

At the start of the school year, children who are interested in becoming a councillor prepare and deliver a short speech to their class, explaining why they would be a great choice for the role. After hearing the speeches, each class selects three finalists. These finalists are then voted for in a formal election using ballot boxes in the school hall—an exciting event that links directly to our teaching about democracy and British values.

Each class elects two councillors per role: a lead councillor and a deputy. These pupils represent their class for the whole academic year.

School Councillors

Our School Councillors are the voice of their classmates. They meet regularly to:

• Share ideas and suggestions from their peers.
• Discuss ways to improve school life.
• Help plan events and initiatives.
• Promote kindness, respect, and inclusion across the school.

They play a vital role in shaping our school community and ensuring every child feels heard.

Eco Councillors

Our Eco Councillors are passionate about sustainability and protecting the environment. They work together to:

• Raise awareness of eco issues across the school.
• Promote recycling, energy saving, and sustainable practices.
• Lead initiatives such as Walk to School Weeks, switch-off campaigns, and eco-friendly projects.
• Encourage everyone to take care of our planet.

They help us all to think greener and act more responsibly.

Sports/Play Leaders 

Sports/play  Councillors are elected from Year 2 and help promote active, healthy lifestyles. Their responsibilities include:

• Attending meetings to set and review sports challenges.
• Encouraging and supporting children to take part in active challenges 
• Helping out and monitoring physical activity during lunchtimes and playtimes
• Providing pupil voice about PE and sport at Cranmore
• Supporting and leading Sports Day
• Promoting physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle
• Taking photos of events
• Supporting pupil interviews and questionnaires to encourage wider participation in sport.

They are key to making sport fun, inclusive, and engaging for everyone.

We also have Pupil Responsibilities

We believe that children enjoy being given responsibilities. We have a large number of children who have specific responsibilities in school e.g. Door monitors, Register monitors,  lunchtime helpers, assembly organisers.

These pupil leadership roles are a fantastic way for children to develop confidence, responsibility, and teamwork. We are proud of all our councillors and the positive impact they make every day.