When can we have When can we have our our say?say?

Dominic ColeDominic Cole

You You can can trust us!trust us!

• We’re learning research skills that many adults don’t have

• We cooperate really well together

• We make sensible choices when trusted

• We have experience too

WhyWhy you need to trust us you need to trust us

• Because we can offer:• different eyes• new understanding• honesty• CHILD WISDOM

We want more say ……..at schoolWe want more say ……..at school

• What we learn• National Curriculum!!• Endless revision• Tests, tests and more tests

• The school budget• Materials for lessons• School furniture

…………. and in our society. and in our society

• right to an opinion

• War

• Politics

• Design of children’s places

• Organisation of children’s events

• School politics • the way we are taught• children’s councils

Thank you …..Thank you …..

• ….. for listening!