PLMR drafted a feature article for Schools Week, by-lined to the Trust CEO, Carol Dewhurst, and a Year 11 pupil from Belle Vue Girls’ Academy who was leading her year group for the programme. The article outlined the key learnings and importance of the summit from the view of both Carol and the pupil.  

PLMR also secured a three-month recurring segment on the Trust’s local radio station, BCB Radio, to feature various pupils from across the Trust speaking about the initiative. The opportunity allowed the participating pupils to speak out on the issues that matter to them on a community-wide broadcast whilst boosting the positive profile of the Trust and highlighting the importance of pupil voice. 

Amplifying the initiative to reach political stakeholders, PLMR supported in drafting and submitting written evidence for the House of Lords’ Education for 11-to-16-year-old Committee Inquiry. This evidence included messaging and considerations from the pupil voice initiative and even featured quotes from pupils across the Trust to highlight young people’s thoughts on their education. 

To further support the initiative, PLMR ensured the pupil voice messaging was woven throughout our wider work with the Trust. This included aligning the messaging with press release content, such as a regional release announcing the Trust’s Wellbeing Ambassadors programme, as well as the Trust’s tenth birthday communications.