Pupil Leadership
Our Vision for Pupil Leadership at Eaves
Our vision for pupil leadership at Eaves is for every child to know that their voice matters and that they can make a positive difference. We nurture confident, compassionate and responsible leaders who listen to others, share ideas and help shape our school community.
Rooted in our Eaves values of Exploration, Authenticity, Visionary, Encouraging and Synergy, leadership opportunities enable children to discover their strengths, represent their peers and work together with purpose. Through democratic elections and meaningful responsibilities, pupils learn that leadership means serving others, valuing different perspectives and turning ideas into action.
We want every child to leave Eaves with the confidence to speak up, the kindness to support others and the ambition to contribute positively to the wider world.
Democracy and Pupil Leadership at Eaves
At Eaves, pupil leadership brings democracy to life, helping children understand that their voice matters and that they can make a positive difference. Through our My Community, My Voice Week, children share their ideas and apply for leadership roles before pupils across school cast their votes at the Eaves Polling Station.
From our Junior Leadership Team to our ambassadors and wellbeing teams, pupil leaders represent others, listen to different views and take responsibility for improving school life.
Guided by our Eaves values of Exploration, Authenticity, Visionary, Encouraging and Synergy, children develop the confidence to speak up, encourage others and work together. These opportunities nurture respectful, responsible citizens who understand that democracy means having a voice, making informed choices and valuing everyone’s contribution.
Every voice matters. Every contribution counts. Pupil Leadership the Eaves Way.
Pupil Leadership at Eaves
Please find below a list of all of our Leadership roles in school-
Head Boy, Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy, Deputy Head Girl | Junior Leadership Team | Safety and environment officers |
WIBS (Wellbeing, inclusion and Belonging in school) | B's Buddies | Arts Council |
Reading Ambassadors | Maths Ambassadors | Sports Ambassadors |
Science Ambassadors | Year 6 Buddies | Year 6 Lunchtime Leaders |
Eaves Junior Leadership Team
Our Junior Leadership Team represents the pupil voice at Eaves, helping children play an active part in shaping school life. Led by our Head Boy, Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl, the team listens to pupils, gathers suggestions and shares ideas with the Senior Leadership Team. We value their perspectives and encourage them to help make Eaves a place where everyone feels heard and included.
Our Head Boy, Head Girl and Deputies have an important role in representing the school, welcoming visitors and setting a positive example. Together, the Junior Leadership Team models our Eaves values, supports school events and shows kindness, respect and responsibility in everyday school life.
These roles help pupils develop confidence, communication and teamwork, while learning that leadership means listening to others and making a positive difference.
Safety and Environment Officers
Our Safety and Environment Officers help keep Eaves a safe and welcoming place for everyone. Working alongside school leaders, they share pupils’ ideas and concerns, encourage safe choices and help identify ways to improve our school environment.
As pupil role models, they promote responsibility and care for others. Their role also extends beyond the school gates: as Road Safety Officers, they raise awareness of safer journeys and encourage children to think carefully about road safety and their wider surroundings.
These responsibilities develop pupils’ confidence, teamwork and communication skills, helping them understand how their actions can make a positive difference to our community.
Arts Council
Our Arts Council gives pupils a voice in the creative life of Eaves. Working alongside staff, members gather children’s ideas and share suggestions about art, music, dance and drama. We value their input in helping us shape creative opportunities that children enjoy and feel part of.
Their role is to champion the arts: encouraging participation, celebrating pupils’ talents and contributing ideas for displays, performances, competitions and creative events. They help us consider how everyone can feel included and have the confidence to express themselves.
We place creativity at the heart of school life. Our Arts Council supports this commitment while developing members’ confidence, communication, teamwork and leadership skills. Children learn that their ideas matter and that they can help others discover and enjoy the arts.
WIBs (Wellbeing, Inclusion and Belonging Team)
Our Wellbeing, Inclusion and Belonging Team helps ensure that everybody feels they belong at Eaves. Working alongside Mrs Bowles, our WIBs champion kindness, celebrate differences and help make our school a welcoming place where everyone feels valued and included.
Their work brings inclusion to life, from supporting our No Outsiders approach to introducing inclusive greetings in assemblies. They have taught the whole school how to sign “good morning” in British Sign Language (BSL), showing how small actions can help us connect with one another.
As champions for wellbeing, they have also shared gifts with members of our school community, accompanied by messages of kindness. These thoughtful gestures remind us how much care and encouragement can mean to others.
Through their role, our WIBs develop empathy, confidence and teamwork, learning that they can make a positive difference and help others feel they belong.
B's Buddies (PATHS initiative)
Our PATHS B’s Buddies help make playtimes and lunchtimes happy, welcoming and inclusive. They encourage children to join in, look out for anyone who needs a friend and model our Eaves expectations: Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Resilient and Be Responsible.
Using the approaches children learn through PATHS, our buddies encourage kindness, help others talk about their feelings and support them in working through small disagreements calmly. They listen, encourage positive choices and know when to ask an adult for help.
Their role gives pupils opportunities to put empathy, communication and teamwork into practice. By helping others feel included, our B’s Buddies develop confidence and responsibility while making a positive difference to everyday school life.
Sports Ambassadors
Our KS2 Sports Ambassadors help make playtimes and lunchtimes active, enjoyable and inclusive. Through training, they learn to lead, create and teach playground games for KS1 children, encouraging younger pupils to join in, try new activities and play together.
As positive play role models, they demonstrate fair play, kindness and teamwork. They help children build confidence, take turns and enjoy being active, making our playground a welcoming place for everyone.
Our Sports Ambassadors also assist at sporting events, including Sports Days, supporting activities and encouraging others to do their best. These responsibilities develop their leadership, communication and organisational skills while giving them opportunities to make a positive difference across school.
Reading Ambassadors
Our Reading Ambassadors champion a love of books and help make reading an enjoyable part of life at Eaves. As enthusiastic role models, they share favourite stories and authors, recommend books and encourage others to discover something they will love reading.
They also help to run our school library, helping organise and care for books, welcoming readers and supporting children in choosing their next read. Their involvement helps make the library a welcoming space where everyone can explore and enjoy books.
Our ambassadors support reading celebrations and share pupils’ ideas with staff. We value their input in understanding what children enjoy reading and how we can encourage everyone to feel part of our reading community.
Through these responsibilities, they develop confidence, communication, organisation and leadership skills while inspiring others to read for pleasure.
Maths Ambassadors
Our Maths Ambassadors champion enjoyment and confidence in mathematics at Eaves. As positive role models, they encourage others to have a go, persevere with challenges and recognise that everyone can develop their mathematical skills.
Their role is to share pupils’ ideas, promote mathematical games and challenges, and help celebrate learning across school. We value their input in understanding what children enjoy about maths and what helps them feel confident.
By discussing strategies and encouraging others to explain their thinking, our ambassadors support a culture where questions, different approaches and mistakes are valued as part of learning.
These responsibilities develop their communication, teamwork and leadership skills while helping others see mathematics as an enjoyable and useful part of everyday life.
Science Ambassadors
Our Science Ambassadors champion curiosity and enthusiasm for science at Eaves. As positive role models, they encourage others to ask questions, explore ideas and discover how science connects with the world around them.
Their role is to share pupils’ ideas, support science activities and celebrations, and encourage participation in practical investigations. We value their input in understanding what sparks children’s interest and how we can help everyone feel like a scientist.
By encouraging discussion, teamwork and thoughtful questions, our ambassadors help others recognise that science involves exploring, testing and learning from discoveries.
These responsibilities develop their confidence, communication and leadership skills while inspiring others to see the possibilities that science offers.
Year 6 Buddies
Our Year 6 Buddies play a special role in supporting our Reception children as they settle into school life. Throughout the year, they build warm, positive relationships with the youngest members of our community, offering guidance, friendship and a reassuring presence.
At lunchtimes, the Buddies are on hand to help Reception pupils navigate routines, find friends to play with and ensure everyone feels included and confident in the playground. They have also accompanied the children on school visits, providing an extra layer of support and encouragement during new experiences outside the classroom.
Across the year, our Year 6 Buddies have led and joined a variety of learning workshops, sharing stories, practising early skills and taking part in creative activities together. Their enthusiasm and care make a real difference, helping Reception children develop independence while fostering a strong sense of belonging within our school.
Year 6 Lunchtime Leaders
Our Year 6 Lunchtime Leaders help Reception children feel settled, supported and included in the hall at lunchtime. They offer a friendly face and practical help, such as opening drinks and encouraging younger children to eat sensibly and follow lunchtime routines.
Working alongside lunchtime staff, they model kindness, patience and responsibility, helping Reception children grow in confidence and independence. They also know when to ask an adult for support.
This role builds caring relationships between our oldest and youngest pupils. Our Lunchtime Leaders develop empathy, communication and leadership skills while making a positive difference to the children they support.