Pupil Leadership

Pupil Leadership and a Wider Curriculum

Cultural Capital is something that we all possess but in different amounts. It is a combination of a pupil's knowledge, skills, and behaviour which enables them to be successful in the world of work, their career, and in society. It is the golden thread that ties all aspects of a pupil's school life together, making our children well-rounded people when they leave us.

At BCF, we strive to ensure that we add value to our pupils' Cultural Capital both inside and outside of the classroom. Though really important, our pupils realise that being successful is not just about their test results and academic achievement, therefore we have a range of opportunities for our children to undertake throughout their time at school. In addition to pupils' test results, we actively recognise and celebrate qualities we see in our pupils which are sought after by employers and will help foster success when they start secondary school.

Pupil Leadership

Pupil Leadership is an important part of school life at BCF. It is a positive and useful way for our schools to provide leadership and development opportunities for our pupils and it is a great way for pupils to take on leadership roles, promote the voice of the School Council, problem-solve, and have an impact on the wider school community. Being a part of one of the teams enables pupils to develop a personal moral code and explore values and beliefs while encouraging the development of a climate that supports the proper exercise of responsibility. It offers pupils an opportunity to be involved in decisions about features of their life at school and allows them to have some control over the use of their time. Working as part of a team provides pupils with improved communication skills and improved self-confidence and it helps pupils to form better relationships with peers. It increases self-awareness and helps improve confidence when making decisions. Working with a group of pupils who they would not ordinarily work with also helps to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within the school.

It is a DfE requirement that schools promote British Values within their everyday practice. Having a focus on Pupil Leadership promotes Democracy, the Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, and Mutual Respect and Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs.