Current projects
Information on projects currently being carried out by Children in Scotland's research department, including links to websites of funders and partner organisations.

Having a Say at School: research on pupil councils in Scotland (2006-2009)

This is a three year project looking in-depth at pupil councils.  It is a partnership between Children in Scotland and the University of Edinburgh, and is funded by the Big Lottery Fund. The objectives are:

• To provide a detailed mapping of current pupil councils in Scotland, and the local government/school infrastructure surrounding these councils
• To provide well-grounded information on the effectiveness of these councils, from the perspectives of adults involved and children and young people themselves
• To identify the factors that encourage and support effective pupil councils, i.e. ‘what works?’
• To explore how pupil councils fit within the broader context of children’s and young people’s participation within and outwith schools
• To investigate who is excluded and included by the different forms of participation, and why
• To work with children, young people and adults to disseminate this information and help develop improved forms of participation.

To find out more about this research, visit the project website: www.havingasayatschool.org.uk