Student Leadership
At NES, we are proud of our diverse and unique student body. We want to make sure all students feel like their voice is heard and we collectively move forward on priorities that are relevant to all members of the school community. This means we need a strong student leadership team who listen to the views of all students that approach them and are given the support needed to drive real change in our school and local community. We want to make sure we have a student leadership team that is as representative as possible of our school community.
We want to equip the student leadership team with the skills needed to negotiate, create and drive forward change. After they have completed their training, all student leaders become senior student leaders, and continue to develop their own leadership skills by mentoring others.
We want to provide the student leadership team with the forum and capacity to achieve this.
Leadership Structure:
We have created a structure that brings together and includes students from all areas of the school.
Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award
Each elected student leader will undertake the Archbishop’s Young Leaders Award. This is an exciting opportunity to develop leadership skills, work collaboratively, and undertake projects that will make a difference to the school and the local community. The award will be delivered in two tutor time sessions per week. At the end of the award, students will be presented with a certificate and a badge.
KS3:
The KS3 Award will support you to become a confident and resilient leader, and to “be the change you want to see” by taking part in individual projects, team projects in school, and outreach into the wider community. You will also learn about great leaders, explore the role charity plays in society and identify how we can build community, bring unity and support the most vulnerable in society. You will be able to choose the projects you complete to bring a change in your community. You will complete a reflection and evidence booklet, and monitor your own development of leadership and character skills.
For more information please visit: https://www.archbishopofyorkyouthtrust.co.uk/keystage3
KS4 & 5:
The KS4 and 5 Award focusses on developing communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, managing others, decision making and planning. You will be able to develop your skills, plan and prepare for a leadership challenges, and carry out the challenges where you can serve your community. You will be able to reflect on your leadership skills, and set yourself targets for moving forward. This will be a great addition to college, UCAS and job applications.
For more information please visit: https://www.archbishopofyorkyouthtrust.co.uk/keystage45
Please click below to read a review of the first year of our Student Leadership programme from the first cohort of Student Leaders.