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The article reports on the move by the British government as of July 2020 to involve young people in decision making of key education policies through the 'Involved' Instagram page. The page is managed by the British Youth Council. Also cited are the issues to be tackled include the support needed to access coronavirus information and the social distancing measures, and the comment by Minister for Civil Society Baroness Diana Barran on the development.

The article presents information on reports that deal with education in Great Britain and provides the web site addresses where the articles can be found. A report from the British Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills discusses the role of further education, while a report by Estyn addresses student participation in school administration and governance, and a report from the Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) discusses bullying in schools.

The author reflects on the necessity to include children and young people as partners in the learning process evaluation. He argues that, while personalized learning is often used in discussions about education policy, there is a lack of clarity on what it means and how to achieve it. Thus, two basic models of personalized learning from Judy Sebba of Sussex University is also offered. Lastly, the author believes that pupil participation is essential in the assessment and evaluation of lessons.

The article discusses guidance issued by the British Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) that requires higher education institutions to consult students and employers when making decisions related to education and learning. British further education minister Bill Rammell announced the guidance, which is part of an initiative intended to increase personalization in British public service.

This article reports that the British government has released advice to schools on how to engage students in the administration of their schools. It suggests allowing students a voice in decisions that will affect them. One way to increase citizenship skills and improve behavior was through mentoring younger students.

The article discusses a report regarding education in Wales and the benefits of allowing students to participate in the decision making process about what and how they will learn. It was found that few secondary school councils in the country had student representatives. At other schools, students had made decisions regarding school spending, hiring, and helped to design school policy.

The article focuses on the importance of a student body organization in every school to allow them to participate in every school decisions concerning them. The English Secondary Student's Association (ESSA) believes that giving emphasis on the voice of the student will lead to an improve educational standards and better school experience for all. ESSA also trusts that Student body organization should work with the government in creating better schools and be future leaders in the government.

This article talks about Schools Minister Lord Adonis saying that children should help to appoint teachers and take on a much bigger role in running their schools. Adonis said to the Education and Skills Select Committee that headteachers should consider the example of Finland, where children were full members of governing bodies.

This article deals with British publications that promote the rights of students to voice out their demands in December 2005. The importance of "Raising the Student Voice: A Framework for Effective Schools," to student councils. The significance of "Key Stage I Toolkit," and "Primary Handbook," to primary teachers.