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 students 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 students 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 student 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 students and relevant staff.

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