At Singleton C of E School we believe that every child must be provided with opportunities to develop socially, emotionally, academically and physically to achieve the highest possible standards. The sky is the limit for our children. We seek to inspire each other and learn to value greatness, ambition and achievement of all kinds. To belong to Singleton School is an honour. Each of us aspires to reach a potential which is not limited, but is given wings through the creative curriculum and our Christian Values which will truly enable us to embrace living our lives without limits!

As part of the Pupil Leadership Team you will support the Governing Body, Head teacher, teachers and all other members of staff to find ways of improving the school experience for all pupils. Your role will include looking at the teaching and learning that goes on in classrooms as well as the more general aspects of life at school. You will be the representative for all pupils to enable them to have a say in improving their own education and developing new ideas for the future.

Please also see our Junior Leadership team handbook and our Code of Conduct

School Improvement Plan 2021-22

Please click here to view a copy of the Junior Leadership Team’s School Improvement Plan, which highlights all the key areas that the team are working on this year.

 

Essential Qualities

  • Excellent listening skills.
  • Willing to respect the views of others.
  • Approachable.
  • Represent your peers confidently and good at explaining things.
  • Able to work co-operatively with others.
  • Make informed decisions.
  • Reliable and willing to give up some of your own time to attend meetings.
  • Enthusiastic and energetic.

Desirable Qualities

  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Enjoy having the opportunity to solve problems.
  • Willing to consider what is best for everyone at the school.
  • Be prepared not to be popular with everyone.
  • Have lots of new ideas.
  • Shows initiative

Reflective Christian Leaders

Age range:-               Representatives from Years 3 – 6

Responsible to :-     Mrs Rund and Reverend Martin Keighley

Roles and responsibilities 

  • Leading Worship within school
  • Developing worship spaces in school and outdoors
  • Leading reflection at playtimes – outdoors
  • Developing reflection around school
  • Upholding the Christian Values
  • Raising money for Charity
  • Developing links with the Church and Community
  • Running the Golden Book weekly
  • Representing the school on social occasions
  • Meeting with the governors to update them on progress throughout the year

 

 Learning – Leaders R.E.

Age range:-              2  Representatives from Years 5 & 6

 Responsible to :-     Mrs Rund and Reverend Martin Keighley

 Roles and responsibilities

  • Working with staff on the School improvement Plan
  • Monitoring progress on the school improvement plan
  • Pupil Voice – talking to other children about their learning experiences
  • Feeding back to Governors – ideas / findings / opinions etc.

 

 Learning – leaders Literacy / Numeracy / Science

 Age range:-              6  Representatives from Years 5 & 6 (up to 2 for each subject)

 Responsible to :-   Mrs Millward, Mr Goostry and Mrs Rund

Governors:- Laura Walker, Reverend Martin Keighley, David Preston, Natalie Bromley and Sally Ann Davies Ward 

Roles and responsibilities

  • Working with staff on the School improvement Plan
  • Monitoring progress on the school improvement plan
  • Pupil Voice – talking to other children about their learning experiences
  • Feeding back to Governors – ideas / findings / opinions etc.

 

Pastoral Leaders

Age range:-              2 – 6  Representatives from Years 5 & 6

Responsible to :- Miss Ashworth

 Roles and responsibilities

  • Developing play on the playground
  • Running games
  • Encouraging children to play appropriate games
  • Ensuring that all children have someone to play with
  • Teaching other children to run games fairly Supporting other children with friendship issues
  • Working alongside Miss Ashworth to support the development of effective friendships
  • Worry box issues
  • Lead assemblies
  • Supporting other children with friendship issues
  • Working alongside Miss Ashworth to support the development of effective friendships

 

Growth Mind-set Leaders

Age range:-             Up to  2 Representatives from Years 5 & 6

Responsible to :- Mrs Rund 

 Roles and responsibilities

  • Lead weekly assemblies
  • Promote Growth Mind-set across school
  • Support with behaviour
  • Help with Displays

 

Internet Safety Leaders

Age range:-              2  Representatives from Years 5 & 6

Responsible to:-   Mrs Marshall 

Governors:- Simon Wilcox 

Roles and responsibilities

  • Vital role in school ensuring the safety of peers when using technologies
  • Role models of excellent for internet safety – both in and out of school
  • Share how to use equipment safely
  • Help prioritise ICT spending
  • Check equipment stored correctly
  • Lead assemblies on – keeping safe online
  • Lead Parent workshops – about on line safety and particularly social media
  • Lead workshops for other children on online safety – research outside agencies that could help
  • Plan the internet safety day with staff
  • Meet with Internet safety governor each half term
  • Feed back to the Governance committee
  • Run assemblies

Health and Safety and Safeguarding Leaders

Age range:-              2  Representatives from Years 5 & 6

Responsible to:-  Mr Walley and Miss Slater

Governors:- Simon Wilcox, Keith Walker and Angus Smith

Roles and responsibilities

  • Monthly H&S checks / monitoring around school
  • Monitor the visitors in school – are they identifiable – do all children know what to do if they don’t know who someone is?
  • Development of the school premises – help prioritise spending
  • Feedback to SHE Committee
  • Is the playground secure and safe?
  • Is the school secure and safe?
  • Do children know what to do if they are worried or concerned
  • Are children taught about safeguarding issues effectively – do they know how to keep themselves safe.
  • Are there adequate posters around school to support children
  • Update safeguarding displays

 

Sporting Leaders

Age range:-             Up to 2  Representatives from Years 5 & 6

Responsible to:-   Mr Goostry

Governors:-  Sally Ann Davies Ward

Roles and responsibilities

  • Lead houses on sports day
  • Organise extra-curricular sporting activities with Mr Goostry
  • Help decide which competitions to enter each year
  • Help Mr Goostry decide what the Sports Grant money should be spent on
  • Feedback on Sporting events during assemblies
  • Meet with the governors to share your ideas, opinions and the views of other pupils