Pupil Leadership
Developing the leaders of today and tomorrow
At Norbury Manor Primary School, we believe that every child should have opportunities to develop as a leader. Pupil leadership gives children the chance to share their views, take responsibility, contribute to school life and make a positive difference to our school community.
Through our different leadership roles, pupils develop important skills including confidence, communication, teamwork, responsibility, creativity and problem-solving. These opportunities also support our RESPECT values and our Skills Builder approach.
Our commitment to pupil leadership reflects our school motto:
“Leaders today, learners tomorrow – make every moment count.”
Head Boy and Head Girl
Our Head Boy and Head Girl are important pupil representatives for Norbury Manor Primary School.
They act as positive role models, promote our school values and expectations, and represent the pupil body at school events and special occasions. The role provides an opportunity for pupils to develop their confidence, communication and leadership skills while making a positive contribution to the wider life of the school.
School Council and Eco Team
Our School Council ensures that pupils have a voice in the development of their school.
School Council representatives listen to the views and ideas of their classmates, bring these to meetings and work together to consider issues that are important to our pupils and school community. They are encouraged to suggest ideas, discuss possible solutions and help turn agreed ideas into action.
Our Eco Team forms part of our School Council, helping pupils take responsibility for environmental issues and consider how we can make NMP a more sustainable school.
Through these responsibilities, pupils learn that leadership involves listening to others, representing different views and working together to make a difference.
Class Ambassadors
Our Class Ambassadors take on additional responsibilities within their classes and help to promote our values and expectations.
The role provides pupils with opportunities to be positive role models, support their classmates and contribute to the organisation and life of their class.
Being a Class Ambassador helps children understand that leadership is not simply about being in charge. It is about being responsible, helping others and contributing positively to a team.
Wellbeing Ambassadors
Our Wellbeing Ambassadors help to promote positive wellbeing across NMP.
Each week, they learn and share a mindfulness skill with their class, giving other pupils practical strategies that they can use to support their wellbeing and emotional regulation.
The role develops the ambassadors' confidence and communication skills while encouraging children to recognise that they can play an active part in supporting the wellbeing of their school community.
Young Vets
Our Young Vets take an active role in caring for our school animals and promoting responsible animal care.
They learn about the needs and welfare of animals, develop practical skills and help other pupils understand the importance of treating animals with care and respect.
Our Young Vets are also helping NMP work towards achieving the Pet Award. Their role provides an excellent opportunity to develop responsibility, teamwork, empathy and leadership through real-life experiences.
NMP News
NMP News gives our pupils the opportunity to become reporters and share what is happening across our school.
Children report on school news, activities and events, developing their speaking, listening, writing, interviewing and presentation skills along the way.
Their reports and footage can be viewed on our NMP News website, providing an authentic audience for their work and allowing pupils to celebrate and document school life from their own perspective.
Pupil-Led Lunchtime Clubs
We encourage pupils to share their interests, talents and skills with others by helping to plan and run lunchtime clubs.
Children can suggest clubs linked to their own interests and, with appropriate support from staff, take responsibility for helping to organise activities and encourage other pupils to take part.
Pupil-led clubs give children an opportunity to develop confidence, organisation, communication and leadership skills while contributing something positive to the wider school community.
New Pupil Buddies and Language Buddies
We have pupils joining NMP throughout the school year, including children who are new to English or speak little or no English when they arrive.
To help new pupils feel safe, welcomed and part of our community, they are supported by two pupil buddies as part of their induction:
A Classroom Buddy helps the new pupil become familiar with their class, routines, people and places around the school.
A Language Buddy, where possible, is a pupil who speaks the same home language and can provide additional reassurance, friendship and communication support while the new pupil settles into life at NMP.
Being a buddy is an important leadership responsibility. It develops empathy, communication and responsibility and helps new pupils develop a sense of belonging from the very beginning.
Building Leadership Skills
Pupil leadership at NMP is closely connected to our Skills Builder approach. Through formal leadership roles, pupil-led clubs, buddying and everyday learning, children have opportunities to develop and practise skills such as speaking, listening, teamwork, creativity, problem-solving and leadership.
Leadership at NMP is not limited to children who hold a particular title. We want every pupil to recognise that they can be a leader by taking responsibility, sharing their strengths, supporting others, contributing ideas and making a positive difference.
From welcoming a new pupil or teaching a mindfulness strategy, to caring for our animals, reporting for NMP News, running a lunchtime club or representing classmates through the School Council, children have meaningful opportunities to put leadership into practice.