coACTION QA Guide: Module 6

Page 4 /24 Module 6: Check Your Democratic Progress. Introduction: Check Your Democratic Progress. Every journey has a moment where we pause, take a breath, and look back at how far we've come. This is that moment for your school. Throughout the coACTION programme, your school has worked to build a more inclusive, participatory, and democratic learning environment. You’ve involved pupils in decision- making, strengthened communication across your community, and explored new ways to live out shared values. Now, it’s time to stop and ask: What impact has all of this had? Module 6 invites you into a process of thoughtful reflection, structured evaluation, and meaningful celebration. It’s your chance to measure progress, recognise growth, and celebrate the people and practices that made it all possible. Whether the changes have been big or small, visible or subtle, this is a moment to honour the work and energy invested across your school. Most importantly, this module isn’t just about looking back—it’s also about looking ahead. What do you want to keep developing? What has surprised or inspired you? How will you take the next steps toward a democratic school culture that lasts? Use this moment to thoughtfully recognise your journey so far and consider where it might lead next. Purpose of the Module Welcome to Module 6 of the coACTION school programme. This final step in your journey is a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the democratic development your school has undertaken over the past months. It marks the moment where you pause to assess, share, and celebrate the progress you’ve made in building a more inclusive, participatory school culture. Throughout this module, you will return to the coACTION Sensor—the tool you first used in Module 2—to reapply it with your community. This will allow you to compare your new results with those from the beginning of the school year and evaluate how far your school has come. You will also reflect on your goals, communicate the findings with your wider school community, and celebrate your shared achievements. Importantly, you’ll be encouraged to take a final step: to reflect as a project group with the support of a coach, and to close this development cycle together. Your school will also be awarded the coACTION participation sticker as a visible sign of your engagement and commitment.