Student Voice Awards

We want schools to

• Give students genuine and meaningful opportunities to have a voice and influence decisions which affect them.
• Put student voice at the heart of learning and school life.
• Maintain a high standard of inclusive student voice.

We want young people to

• Be informed: actively involved in their community and interested in the wider world.
• Be curious: questioning and exploring issues through discussion.
• Be heard: use their voice to articulate their views and be proactive in initiating positive change.

Our Award Categories

There are four categories to enter:

• Student voice primary school student award
• Student voice primary school of the year award
• Student voice secondary school student award
• Student voice secondary school of the year award

Application information and timeline

• Nominations can be made by students and/or teachers that subscribe to VotesforSchools.
• There is no application fee.
• In each category three finalists will be selected by an independent panel of expert judges.
• All 12 finalists will receive a certificate and feature on the Student Voice Awards website page.
• Four winners receive a prize, presented at school.
• The Awards are annual from the date of issue.