To be appointed children must first apply. They must state what skills and personal attributes they have that make them well suited for the job. Candidates are then selected from the applicants and interviewed. This process has been deliberately designed to reflect the world of work. This is discussed with all the children when the appointment process begins so they fully understand why it is done in this way. 

All pupil leaders then play an active role in daily school life. They support at playtimes and at assemblies (leading termly assemblies on school matters) and are held as model pupils throughout the school. 

The school council meets 2 times a term to discuss school issues, charity events and ‘council issues’, issues that the councillors themselves bring to the group. They will then ensure action is taken in line with their decisions organising things accordingly.

All councillors are democratically elected and this process is used as a teaching point as well as illustrating in practical terms what democracy looks like as part of the teaching of British Values.

Eco Council meets weekly. They discuss environmental issues at a school level and local level against the backdrop of deepening their understanding of global issues. 

Eco Councillors look at environmental sustainability in school and how they can support the wider community make positive changes as well. They link with other community groups to achieve this goal.

All councillors are democratically elected and this process is used as a teaching point as well as illustrating in practical terms what democracy looks like as part of the teaching of British Values.

When our pupil leaders feel passionately about an issue or feel something can be done to support people after a disaster or world event they are encouraged to find ways in which they can help. 

They have acted in response to the war in Ukraine, the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria (in which £700 was raised) as well as supporting the Care 4 Calais charity (see pictures). 

All charity events are conceived and driven by the children (with adults helping where needed) so they are able to best understand the role as globally responsible citizens.