Councillor Visit - Featured in Devon Today
We were delighted to feature in Devon Today after we welcomed two Plymouth city councillors to learn about local government and community roles.
A classroom discussion on democracy turned into a lively question session when two city councillors stepped in to explain how decisions affecting communities are made.
Pupils at Drake Primary Academy, part of Reach South Academy Trust, welcomed councillors Sally Creswell and Mark Coker during a visit aimed at helping children understand how local government works.
Cllr Creswell, the cabinet member for education, skills and apprenticeships, and Cllr Coker, chair of the scrutiny management board, toured the school before speaking with year six pupils about their roles in the city council.
They explained how councillors represent residents and how decisions affecting Plymouth are made at a city-wide level.
Pupils were also given the chance to ask questions about the responsibilities of councillors and the work they carry out in their communities.
The discussion provided an insight into how democracy works in practice and the role local leaders play in shaping their areas.
The visit also linked to the school’s wider focus on civic awareness and responsibility. Through its programmes, Drake Primary Academy encourages pupils to understand right from wrong, take responsibility for their behaviour, and recognise how they can contribute positively to their communities.
Jacqueline Stephens, executive headteacher at Drake Primary Academy, said: “We were delighted to welcome Councillors Coker and Creswell to Drake.
“The children were really engaged and asked some great questions about local government and community roles.
“Visits like this help reinforce the importance of democracy, respect, and responsibility, and show our pupils how they can make a positive contribution to the communities they live in.”
https://devontoday.com/plymouth-councillors-put-democracy-lessons-to-the-test-with-year-six-pupils/
