At Falinge Park High School, we believe that pupil leadership opportunities have the power to develop our young people personally and academically. As a school that values Equity, Community, Communication and Diversity, we recognise that pupils benefit from being able to try new things and that pupil leadership, and extra-curricular activities, can allow all pupils to find self-worth, confidence and success outside of the class.
We know that pupil leadership can not only teach our pupils a wider range of skills and knowledge but can also help them to develop personally and understand the world around them. This helps our young people to find their own voice. We want them to have the knowledge and skills to be an active citizen and to feel like they belong. Therefore, we are committed to providing a range of opportunities that allow them to aspire and achieve outside of their academic curriculum.
Ultimately, our pupil leadership program aims to create life-long learners and active citizens who feel empowered and knowledgeable enough to be a positive part of their community.
Rights of a child- Article 12 (respect for the views of the child) Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously. This right applies at all times, for example during immigration proceedings, housing decisions or the child’s day-to-day home life.
Pupil Leadership Vision Statement
At Falinge Park High School, our pupil leadership offer provides opportunities to engage in a range of projects and initiatives that develops a pupils leadership skills including communication, teamwork, self-responsibility, advocacy and many more. It is also designed to support them in meeting their academic goals.
Furthermore, pupils are given the opportunity to engage with issues that are important to them and are given the chance to learn about how to tackle these issues as empowered young people. As part of this work, we provide opportunities to engage with, and learn from, a diverse range of leaders, role models and professionals from a range of community organisations and external providers.
We also have a pupil parliament that is based on our society and government to educate our young people on their responsibilities as an active citizen in the future. For example, each tutor group has an Advocate who voices their concerns and they work with our House Ministers, who are modelled on the role of an MP. This also means that pupil leadership has the power to educate them on the UK’s political systems and the value of democracy.
All pupils are encouraged to apply to become a Pupil Voice Advocate.
Pupil Voice Advocates listen to their tutor group and bring their ideas to the Pupil Parliament meetings. They gather formal feedback in termly pupil voice sessions.
Advocates can then go on to stand for election to be a Pupil Voice House Minister.
The Pupil Voice House Ministers meet with the Pupil Voice Advocates to gather feedback from the school community.
Then House Ministers meet with the relevant staff to enact change. They also create initiatives and delegate actions to other pupil leaders.
