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Evidence-informed accreditation and training for learners and school staff
Training for Your Student Leaders
Interactive training helping students develop leadership skills, confidence and the ability to make meaningful contributions in school.
Student Recognition Scheme
Structured framework recognising student achievement, leadership and contribution while building confidence, motivation and school engagement.
School Recognition Scheme
National recognition framework celebrating schools that embed meaningful student leadership across culture, curriculum and wider school life.
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Making Student Leadership Effective Practical Guide
Schools tell us that student leadership is one of the most powerful — yet underused — drivers of whole‑school improvement. This short guide distils what actually works: clear structures, meaningful roles and approaches that build confidence, responsibility and a stronger school culture. If you want student leadership to move from “nice to have” to a genuine force for improvement, this is the place to start.
Reviews
“The School Recognition Scheme has been invaluable to our Academy, offering a meaningful opportunity to showcase how student leadership is embedded across our school and to have this recognised at the highest level. It has enabled me to reflect on our strengths and the wide range of ways we support students in developing their leadership skills, while also identifying clear next steps to further enhance our practice with the benefit of expert guidance.”
Ormiston Meridian Academy
“I appreciated having an opportunity to share my experiences as well as hearing the experiences of others. Having someone to input our feedback to feels like a helpful way to improve our school to better suit students.”
Ormiston Meridian Academy student
“The recognition framework has enabled us to move from viewing leadership as something held by a small group of students to something that is developed across the whole school.”
Dyatmika School
Looking for a bespoke approach tailored to your setting?
Our education team has decades of experience working side by side with schools and MATs.
Speak to Dr Keven Bartle, Senior Education Lead, student leadership expert and programme author, and we will design and deliver a personalised, focused solution that fits your exact needs, your timeline and your vision for maximum impact.
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