New Research Reveals – Pupil Power Boosts Results

PUPILS who have a say in how their school is run are more likely to achieve even if they come from disadvantaged backgrounds, a new study has shown.

Researchers from Stirling University found secondary schools in deprived areas where pupils did better than expected in exams placed a premium on engagement with pupils.

The report, commissioned by Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, found this approach helped the seven schools involved boost exam results, as well as wider achievements.

However, in all the schools that took part researchers identified areas where greater responsibility could have been given to pupils.

The report concluded: “In the schools we visited there were limits to pupil participation. We can say with confidence there was scope for doing more to both address rights and improve achievement and attainment.

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