At CPS, there are many opportunities for leadership! We aim to make the children feel safe and welcome to express their views and opinions about our community. Our leaders develop their communication skills, and are reliable and committed. They lead by example and can be relied upon to uphold the school values and ethos. There are many monitor roles in every class and year groups. CPS pledges that all children will have leadership opportunities during their time at school.

Smart School Council

This year, we have joined the 'Smart School Councils' programme.  This means that, rather than having just one representative from each class, now ALL of our pupils are School Councillors.  At Claygate Primary School we believe the children are the most important people, therefore we want all of their voices to be heard.  By adopting the Smart School Council we can ensure that we are listening and responding to the voice of the pupils.

How does Smart School Council work?

• Each week there is a question for the class to discuss and to vote on. 
• Through this open discussion the children learn to work together, understand the importance of democracy and learn that they can play a positive role in change for their community.
• A different student runs the meeting each time (with help from the teacher if they need it).
• A different student will take notes each time (again with help from the teaching staff if they need it).
• Our staff commit to making sure the meetings happen when they are supposed to.  Support the pupils running the meeting and help instigate debate.

• The responses are submitted back to the Communications Team group and any action points are noted, planned and responded to in a timely manner.

Class Ambassadors

As part of our learning about Democracy, Year 1 to Year 6 hold an election at the start of the year to vote for their new Class Ambassador. This is an important role which includes meeting and greeting visitors and to discuss their learning and thoughts about various aspects of school life.

…and more!

In Year 6, children are encouraged to take on wider roles and responsibilities. Each child is given the opportunity to apply for a leadership role.  The Senior Leadership Team carefully look through the submitted written applications alongside the class teachers and allocate each role, many of which require training.

Leadership roles offered to pupils include:

House Captains

Well-being Ambassadors  

Pet Prefects

Sports Prefects

Sports Crew

Digital Ambassadors

Reading Prefects

Doodle Champions

… to name but a few!