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Democratic Student Leadership Purpose

At Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology, all students have an opportunity to use their voice to positively, articulately and respectfully connect with all members of our school community. We promote talk by deliberately teaching our young people to build confidence in their opinions, express their feelings, shape school improvement, whilst igniting their enthusiasm and courage to make a difference.

Week and Details

1. Tutor Group Discussion in Tutor Time. Tutor Group Reps produces notes from the discussion.
2. Tutor Reps and Student Council Members meet their Head of Year to share notes and discuss the topic.
3. Student Council Meeting: members share notes and agree on key areas to take to SLT.
4. Head students attend meeting with SLT. Actions agreed.
5. Headteacher gives feedback on Topic in Assembly.

Student Leadership Impact

Head Students

They articulately use their voice to significantly shape school improvement at NUAST. They communicate and feedback regularly with the Senior Leadership Team to increase the sense of belonging for all students. They provide ideas and solutions, and represent themselves in the local community to help a wide range of stakeholders connect with NUAST.

Roles and Responsibilities of our student leaders

• NUAST 16 Student Council - They articulately use their voice to connect Years 7 to 11 and NUAST 16. They lead their peers to express and articulate school improvement whilst igniting their passion to bring positive change.
• Year Group Ambassadors - They represent their Year Group Voice in discussions with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Tutor Group Ambassadors - They represent their tutor group voice in discussions with their Head of Year.
• All students - They use their voice on specific topics and get to vote to shape school improvement at NUAST.
• Subject Ambassadors - They use their voice subjects during school events, are involved in the recruitment process and communicate with Heads of Department to shape the learning experience for students.
• Sports Ambassadors - They use their voice to lead other young people in PE lessons, extra-curricular opportunities and represent themselves and NUAST in Nottingham, East Midlands and United Kingdom.
• Anti-Bullying Ambassadors - They use their voice to drive school improvement to make sure students feel safe. They are role models to their peers and value the importance of kindness in every interaction.