Trust Pupil Council
Our Trust Council
At Crofty Education Trust, pupil voice is at the heart of everything we do. Across our 18 schools, pupils have the opportunity to shape decisions, influence change and make a positive impact through three Trust-wide councils. Each council is made up of two representatives from every school, bringing together children from across the Trust to collaborate, share ideas and lead meaningful initiatives.
Our three councils are:
- Eco Council
- Coastal Crew
- Trust Parliament
The work of each council is closely aligned to the Trust’s key strategic priorities, including our Children Strategy, Community Strategy and People Strategy. These strategies are underpinned by three core themes: Connect, Care and Grow, which act as the lens through which our councils develop their projects and activities.
Through their participation, pupils are empowered to become active agents of change. They work together to address issues that matter to them, strengthen links with local communities and help shape a positive future for their schools and the wider Trust. By collaborating across schools, council members develop leadership, communication and teamwork skills while making a meaningful contribution to Trust-wide priorities.
Our Trust Councils play a vital role in ensuring that children’s voices are heard, valued and translated into action, helping to create stronger schools, stronger communities and brighter futures for all.
Please click on each individual council to learn more about what we are doing!
Importantly, the representatives feed back to their individual School Councils and Eco Councils, ensuring that our shared vision and values are consistently communicated and promoted throughout every setting. This structure allows for meaningful two-way communication: pupils influence Trust strategy, and Trust priorities are translated into action at school level.
Our Eco Council, Coastal Crew and Trust Parliament are groups of exceptionally passionate and dedicated students who meet at least every half term. Each meeting focuses on a new environmental topic or challenge, encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and practical action. Agendas, strategic updates and minutes from previous meetings are available within the individual council sections of our website, ensuring transparency and accountability in our progress.
Through strategic leadership, operational change, and empowered pupil participation, we are building a culture of environmental responsibility that extends across our entire Trust. Our commitment to sustainability is not a short-term initiative, but a long-term promise to our pupils, our communities, and the planet.