Student Voice
Student Voice at DCG gives students and apprentices opportunities to share their views, opinions, and give feedback.
Your Voice Matters
What is Student Voice?
The individual and collective perspective and actions of young people within the context of learning and education.
British Council, 2024
Student Voice is about your voice, your feedback and your ideas. It is your opportunity to share your experiences, influence decisions and help make your course and College better for everyone.
Speak up. Share ideas. Make a difference.
Quick Facts
Students are experts
DCG considers students as “experts” and consult them on key decisions.
Feedback throughout the year
We analyse Student Voice feedback through the academic year; this means improvements can be made while you study.
More than 90 actions
More than 90+ actions were set based on Representative feedback in 25/26.
10,000+ annual responses
Cross College Surveys receive more than 10,000+ responses annually.
Feedback is gathered through
Your voice matters
Your feedback helps DCG understand what is working well and where improvements can be made. By sharing your views, opinions and ideas, you can help influence the College and improve the experience for yourself and other students.
What is a Representative?
Representatives are volunteers who gather feedback from their peers and help ensure Student Voices are heard. They act as a link between students and college staff, helping to improve all aspects of college life.
You might collect feedback about:
- Teaching and learning experiences
- Assessment and coursework
- Learning support services
- Library and IT facilities
- Student enrichment and trips
- Careers and progression
- Campus facilities
- General student life and wellbeing
Why become a Representative?
Being a Representative is a great way to develop valuable skills while making a difference. This is a great experience to add to your CV, UCAS, job and/or Apprenticeship application.
Representatives help shape improvements across DCG. Previous feedback has led to:
- New clubs and enrichment activities
- Improvements to college facilities
- New learning resources and equipment
- Enhanced support services
- Increased student recognition and celebration
- Improvements to learning and revision support
Make a difference
As a Representative, you have the opportunity to help shape improvements across DCG and make sure the views of students are heard.
Lead the Leaders
Selected Academy Representatives have the opportunity to attend our ‘Lead the Leaders’ meetings.
These meetings bring students together with senior college leaders to discuss student feedback, celebrate successes, and explore opportunities for improvement across DCG. Representatives are consulted as experts on the student experience and help influence future decisions.
Representatives play a key role in ensuring every student has the opportunity to be heard and their feedback acted upon.
Volunteer at College Events
Students are encouraged to support events throughout the year, including Open Days. This gives students the opportunity to:
- Welcome prospective students and families
- Share their experiences of college life
- Help visitors navigate our sites
- Gain valuable volunteering experience
Get involved
Volunteering at College events is a great way to support your College community, meet new people and gain valuable experience that can support your future goals.
Contact Information
Student Voice at DCG is coordinated by:
Pippa Lucas (She/Her)
