Pupil Leadership takes 3 forms at Medlock Primary School. 

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Pupil Leaders 

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Each year, 2 head pupils are appointed. The head pupils are then supported by 4 deputy head pupils. Alongside the  Head and Deputy Head pupils there are sports leaders and reading leaders. 

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. 

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School Council

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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.

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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.

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Eco Council

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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.