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Barn Y Plant (Pupil Voice)











             At Willowbrook, we believe that everyone should       What the children think of Barn Y Plant!
             have a voice. Barn Y Plant allows all children to
             come together in the following ten diverse groups     I think Barn Y Plant is good because it’s not only
             to share their thoughts and views:                    the teachers who say what they think, it’s the
                                                                   children’s word as well. (Year 5 pupil)
             Charity Crew
             Criw Cymraeg                                          I like it because we can help people eat and stay
             Curriculum Crew                                       healthy! (Member of Healthy Schools Group)
             Environmental Friends
             Healthy Schools                                       I think Barn Y Plant is good because the children
             International Ambassadors                             get to say their opinion (Year 6 pupil)
             Playground Players
             Cyngor Ysgol                                          I think pupil voice is good because it’s not just
             Sports Leaders                                        the teachers telling the pupils what to do, we
             Team Digital                                          have a voice too. (Year 5 pupil)


             Barn Y Plant offers an opportunity for inclusive,      In our group we can decide to help other people
             structured, meeting time for discussion and           who don’t come to our school. (Member of the
             decision-making. Children are able to raise issues    Charity Crew)
             and concerns and staff are able to consult pupils
             about decisions involving school life.                We helped organise Safer Internet Day. We
                                                                   judged the competition and said what prizes we
             Barn Y Plant helps children develop responsible       wanted. (Member of Team Digital)
             attitudes, improves behaviour, creates a feeling of
             belonging, encourages listening to others and
             develops self-confidence.



































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