Student council

This constitution will take effect from 1 August 2024. It will be subject to review by Lincolnshire County Council’s learning board at least every three years. This is in accordance with the Education Act 1994.

Part 2 of the Education Act 1994 requires institutions to ‘take steps as are reasonably practicable to secure that any student councils for learners at the establishment operates in a fair and democratic manner and is countable for its finances’.

InspireU learning board recognises and supports the student council (SC) as a democratically run organisation. It is committed to serving and representing the learners of the college. The learning board will ensure that the activities of the student council do not:

• contravene the college’s equal opportunities policy
• bring the college into disrepute

This constitution is the basis for the SC to operate as a major vehicle for the learner voice within InspireU, which:

• provides a number of important learning opportunities for active citizenship in a real but safe environment
• builds a sense of community awareness, including:
  • voting and standing in elections
  • taking on representative roles
  • organising learner events
  • participation in discussion, debate and decision making on college and wider issues
  • working with a range of college bodies and other organisations

The constitution is a formal document that:

• sets out the activities and procedures of the SC
• provides a framework for its operation

It has been developed in consultation with learners and relevant staff.

The senior lead, for the learner voice, has overall responsibility for the constitution of the SC.