Upcoming meetings - 1st term

MeetingDate and timeDetails
Leader's online meetingThursday 17 September 4pm–5pmInput from Laura Whittet from Just Finance Foundation highlighting resources and support available for schools to deliver meaningful financial education in a non-stigmatising way.
Primary school pupil online meetingTuesday 22 September, 9.15am–10.30amThe primary and secondary groups meetings this term include an interactive and fun input from the Scottish Parliament Education Team who will share the ways young people can have their voices heard in the Scottish Parliament.
Secondary school pupils online meetingWednesday 23 September, 11am–12.30pm

Open online learning sessions

‘Getting ready to tackle the Cost of the School Day’ is a new online learning session for pupils in time for Challenge Poverty Week. It will support young people to:

  • understand more about child poverty
  • have conversations about it's impact 
  • explore what poverty looks like at school
  • look at how pupil groups can take anti-poverty action in their settings

This session will run regularly throughout the school year and is open to any interested group. Whether you are working with young people who are new to cost of the school day or just want your group to have a refresher, this session aims to help pupil groups have the knowledge and confidence to carry out equity in their schools. 

We will share updates on dates and information on how to register your group for these sessions with Voice network members.

What Voice network members say about meetings

“The meetings are always well organised and engaging for learners. They really focus on putting young people at the heart of it and making sure they feel they are leading the process.” 

Teacher  

"Always such a welcoming atmosphere which is difficult to do on a teams call! Brilliant content and speakers - great to hear about the fab work being done across the country." 

Teacher

Getting your group online 

Our online meetings and learning sessions take place on Microsoft Teams. We'll send the link in advance to Voice network leaders, and we ask that leaders support their group to get online and take part.  

  • Can you unmute? If you are able to, we welcome pupils speaking and sharing their thoughts. 
  • Camera on? If appropriate and possible, it's great to see pupils on camera. 
  • Use the chat function. Pupils and their leaders can share ideas, answer questions, or ask questions through the chat. 
  • Join as a small group or whole class. You might have a small group of pupils gathered around a laptop or device, working together, or the meeting could be displayed on a large whiteboard or screen so the whole class can see and take part. 
  • Other ways to interact. We might also ask groups to use other functions such as thumbs up, hand signals, or polls.

Not part of the network yet?

Join and be part of a network of dedicated pupil groups taking action on poverty in their schools.

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