Shaping the Future

At Westleigh Methodist Primary School, we recognise that our children are the leaders of the future and therefore provide a range of opportunities for children to develop their leadership skills. We believe that nurturing children's sense of responsibility and willingness to lead is a key element of preparing children to become productive and considerate citizens in the wider world.

All children are expected to take responsibility by:

• Tidying the classroom
• Helping with classroom jobs

The habits that children learn and practise when they are growing up follow them through into adulthood.

Key Leadership Roles

• School council
• Ethos Committee
• Buddies
• Play Leaders
• House Captains

School Council

Our School Council is an elected group of children who represent their class at regular meetings discussing a wide range of school issues. It gives our children the opportunity to be involved in decisions about the school, allows them to make suggestions and voice opinions about issues that concern them. School Council have the chance to develop areas of school priority or importance.

We strive to craft confident and articulate leaders who can share their views to any audience and apply their leadership skills to real life situations.

Play Leaders

At break and lunch times, our Play Leaders initiate games with children. They help to make our dinner times fun and enjoyable. They organise playground games and activities for children to participate in and work together to think of new, exciting activities for lunchtimes. Our Play Leaders benefit from training each year.

Buddies

Our older children help to welcome and support our youngest children into our Westleigh Methodist Primary School family. They are a source of help and are good role models. When provided with these opportunities, we have seen children develop strong leadership skills and they are proud of the impact they have on younger pupils - preparing them well for high school and the future beyond.