Pupil Leadership

At Bedfont Primary School, we wholeheartedly believe in creating a pupil leadership culture where children take on key leadership roles and get their voice heard. We want our children to be actively involved in school improvement and to breathe life, relevance, purpose and meaning in all that happens at our school.

We strive for as many opportunities for children to become confident and articulate leaders who can share their views to any audience and apply their leadership skills to real life situations within our community and beyond. We believe in giving the children the opportunity to make a vital contribution to continually improving their school and their learning journey.

The aim of the various pupil leadership roles is to enable children to take on leadership responsibilities within the school, ensuring their voices and opinions are heard and acted upon. We actively encourage children to challenge, discuss and debate issues which are important to them.

We believe that by giving ownership of the school to our children it creates a better school and builds leaders of the future.

Pupil Leadership Roles and Overviews

School Council (Year 1-6)

A school council provides a meaningful way in which pupils can voice their opinions and have their views taken into account in decisions that impact upon them.

To meet regularly to discuss their views and be heard.
To organise whole school and class events
To organise charity days
To make sure our school is a happy and safe place for all of our children
To make sure children have a place to voice their concerns, opinions, and thoughts
To encourage all children in school to suggest ideas and improvements
To ensure any suggestions or concerns are listened to and acted upon

Wellbeing Ambassador (Year 3-6)

The Ambassadors have the responsibility of leading and promoting wellbeing throughout the school.
They drive the message forward and release the stigma around talking about challenging feelings and encourage people to talk.
Wellbeing Ambassadors provide feedback on what’s working well and highlight any gaps in our whole-school approaches to wellbeing.

Sports Leader (Year 6)

Support the delivery of PE lessons (ensure equipment available)

Support playtimes through equipment provision (including pumping balls)
Support delivery of sporting events and competitions
Intra-school competitions (with Coach Jack)
Referee lunchtime football

Prefect (Year 6)

A School Prefect is a senior student appointed to assist in maintaining discipline, organizing school events, and serving as a role model for other students.
This leadership position requires individuals who are responsible, trustworthy, and exemplary in both academics and behavior.
Prefects play a crucial role in fostering a positive school environment and ensuring the smooth operation of daily school activities.

Language Leader (Year 3-6)

Supporting children arriving in school from other countries/settings.
Buddied with new pupils who speak the same language to support.

Arts Leader (Year 1-6)

Raise profile of the arts in school through competitions and events, and bi-annual galleries/displays.
Fundraise to support cultural activities and opportunities for children across the school.

Library Leader (Year 3-6)

Keep the school library tidy by checking books that have been handed in, and putting them back in their correct shelves. This makes it easy for others to find the book they are looking for.
Promote monthly ‘recommended reads’ for each year group.

Digital Leader (Year 6)

Ensure computing equipment is in the right place and charged and ready
Assembly support (IT)
Support children in Computing lessons
Support at/run a lunchtime coding club for younger children.

Breakfast Crew (Year 6)

Arrive at school at 8:30am.
Set up the bagel distribution areas.
Monitor and distribute bagels to students in an orderly manner.
Keep a count of bagels distributed.
Ensure the area is clean and tidy after distribution.
Join/support nurture breakfast provision

Pupil Leadership Information and Application Pack