Ysgol Ty Coch Senedd

Pupil participation is about developing a culture in schools where all children and young people have a voice and have the opportunity to play an active role in decisions that affect their learning and well-being, as set out in Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).  

The school has recently decided to have a School Parliament in the style of the Senedd. Kim Hooper is the lead teacher for the Senedd and any information can be sourced from her.  The Senedd is informed by a range of committees and led by a First Minister, who is elected in November through a ballot.  This is linked with Parliament week. 

The School Senedd focuses on various tasks that will provide the best educational environment for all learners at Ty Coch. The main purpose of the school council is to provide an official channel for pupils to express their opinions, present their requirements and get a chance to make decisions regarding their education. The interaction between a representative group of learners, teachers, head teacher and Governors raises ideas and innovations that will improve aspects of school life and provide opportunities for all learners to take part in educational and social life.