Student Leadership/Voice

Primary

TLA student parliament has been running since September 2021. Pupils were voted on by their peers based on their vision and values. Representatives from Years 2-11 attend regular meetings (1 per half term). Pupils work from a clear agenda and their roles and responsibilities are clear. The student parliament gain feedback from SLT on the various subjects on the agenda to allow pupil voice to be shared and valued. The Sports leader role is currently been developed by the PE Programme Leader and will offer support and guidance at breaks and lunches to Primary Pupils to enhance what is already in place. Regular student voice is taken on a variety of issues, this year they have included: Playground resources and activities, playground rules and internet safety. Primary phase will vote in their first head girl and head boy and their deputies in Years 5 and 6 this year which will further strengthen pupil voice.

Secondary

At Temple Learning Academy, we are proud to give students a leadership role within our school. As well as helping students to build their team work, communication and confidence now, leadership skills equip them for exciting opportunities in the future. Leadership is not just for students who are confident being in front of large groups, or for big characters who like to lead a team.

At TLA we offer a Student Leadership programme to students who qualify to be members of the Student Leadership Team. The selection process for Student Leader includes students meeting criteria for attendance, punctuality, positive points and attitude to learning. Students also have to submit a one-page letter of application to support their application. This gives all students the opportunity to experience a job application style process and gain confidence for their later life in the world of work.

From those students who qualify for the Student Leadership Team, we then offer an opportunity for them to put themselves forward for one of the following roles:

• Student Principal
• Deputy Student Principal
• House Captain

These roles are selected through a democratic voting system whereby all students and staff are given a vote.

Our Student Leaders also represent TLA at the RKLT Youth Board and meet with other students from across the trust to discuss and put action plans in to make improvements across the academy trust and within their own settings.

Within their role as a Student Leader, they are integral in representing our students voice and sharing feedback on student experiences to enhance our school community.