Student leadership is a powerful part of personal development at New Line Learning, giving young people the opportunity to build confidence, resilience, communication skills and a sense of responsibility. Through leadership roles, students learn how to represent others, work collaboratively and make a positive impact within their school community. 

Our student leaders also play an important role in shaping and improving our school life. By championing wellbeing, supporting learning, promoting inclusion and celebrating achievement, our student leadership teams help ensure that student voice is heard and valued. From our Head Students and Senior Prefect Team to our ambassadors, form captains and vice captains, leadership exists at every level of our school, helping to create a culture where everyone can thrive. 

 

 

Head Students 

Every year our student and staff body elects two Head Students to represent our school and lead the wider student leadership team. 

Their main responsibilities are:  

• To organise and plan regular meetings with the Senior Prefect team and ensure that action points are implemented.   

• To represent and speak for all students in New Line Learning Academy and support and prepare activities that encourage and support the learning of others.   

• To be internal and external ambassadors for the school and to act as role models for all students at New Line Learning Academy.  

• To give key presentations about the school, for example to prospective students and their families at school events.   

• To greet important visitors to New Line Learning Academy.  
• To be involved in the planning and delivery of assemblies.   
• To meet regularly with the Senior Leadership Team and the Assistant Headteacher responsible for Student Leadership 

  

Senior Prefect Team 

Working alongside the Head Students, our Senior Prefect Team are the engine room of change leadership in school. Each of them works closely alongside the senior staff leader responsible for their specialist area and is responsible for developing and implementing the associated vision. 

• Chairing working party meetings with year group ambassadors, subject ambassadors and wellbeing ambassadors as appropriate for their focus  

• Gathering, analysing and sharing student voice to inform consultation and decision-making processes  

• Communicating key messages to the student body  

• Promoting their focus area, including events and initiatives  

• Leading and evaluating projects and initiatives linked to their specialist area  

• Working collaboratively with senior leaders and staff to identify priorities for improvement  

• Representing student voice in meetings with staff, governors and visitors  

• Supporting the recruitment, training and development of ambassadors within their strand  

• Monitoring the impact of initiatives and reporting outcomes to stakeholders  
• Acting as role models, upholding and promoting the school's values and expectations 

 

Year Group Representatives 

Across the school, tutor groups in Years 7 to 10 are each represented by a form captain and vice captain who are appointed in consultation with form tutors and their tutees. 

These students proudly represent their tutor groups and their peers in Student Voice meetings with their year group leaders, as well as supporting with year group events and initiatives. 

• Attending and contributing to student leadership meetings and working parties 
• Acting as a link between students, form groups and school leaders 
• Supporting the promotion of school events, campaigns and key messages 
• Encouraging participation in leadership opportunities and extracurricular activities 
• Identifying opportunities to improve the student experience within their year group 
• Supporting charitable, community and school-based initiatives 
• Demonstrating the school's values and serving as positive role models for their peers 

 

Subject Ambassadors 

Our Subject Ambassadors are passionate advocates for their areas of interest and expertise. Working within selected subject departments, they help to promote a love of learning, celebrate achievement and provide valuable student insight into the curriculum experience. By working alongside teachers and fellow students, Subject Ambassadors help to strengthen their subject communities and inspire others to engage more deeply with their learning. 

• Acting as student representatives for their subject area 

• Gathering and sharing student feedback to support curriculum development and improvement 

• Promoting enthusiasm, engagement and participation within their subject 

• Supporting subject-specific events, competitions, trips and enrichment activities 

• Assisting with open evenings, transition events and other opportunities to showcase their subject 

• Celebrating student success and achievement within their subject area 

• Supporting younger students by sharing advice, guidance and positive learning habits 

• Contributing ideas for displays, resources, clubs and wider subject initiatives 

• Working collaboratively with teachers to enhance the student experience 
• Demonstrating curiosity, commitment and a passion for learning as role models for their peers 

 

Wellbeing Ambassadors 

Our Wellbeing Ambassadors play a vital role in promoting a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment. Having completed peer mentoring training through Kidscape and earned their Anti-Bullying Ambassador accreditation through The Diana Award, they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to support their peers and champion positive wellbeing across the school. Working closely with our Designated Safeguarding Lead and pastoral teams, they help to ensure that every student feels valued, respected and able to access support when needed. 

• Promoting positive wellbeing, inclusion and belonging across the school community 

• Acting as trained peer mentors and positive role models for fellow students 

• Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and pastoral teams to support school wellbeing priorities 

• Gathering and sharing student voice on wellbeing, safety and inclusion 

• Helping to organise and promote wellbeing campaigns, awareness events and themed activities 

• Signposting students to appropriate sources of support when concerns arise 

• Supporting younger students with transition, confidence and friendship-building 

• Encouraging kindness, empathy and respect within the school community 

• Contributing to the development of a culture where every student feels safe, heard and valued 

• Maintaining appropriate boundaries and understanding when concerns need to be referred to staff 

• Championing student wellbeing through assemblies, workshops and peer-led initiatives  

  

Leadership training 

At New Line Learning, we understand that leadership is a skill to be developed, and we are committed to providing all students with opportunities to grow as leaders. Through a structured programme of training, mentoring and practical experience, students are supported to develop the confidence, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills that underpin effective leadership. 

From leadership workshops and ambassador training to nationally recognised programmes such as the Diana Award Anti-Bullying Ambassador Scheme and Kidscape Peer Mentoring, our students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful difference. By investing in student leadership, we empower young people to lead with integrity, serve their community and create positive change both within school and beyond. 

The jewel in our leadership development programme is our annual Student Leadership Conference, which brings together student leaders from across all schools within the Trust. Delivered in partnership with leadership experts from the SSAT, this full-day event provides students with the opportunity to develop advanced leadership skills, collaborate with peers from different schools and explore how young people can influence positive change within their communities. 

Through workshops, keynote sessions and collaborative activities, students gain valuable insights into effective leadership, communication and teamwork while building networks with fellow student leaders. The conference is an inspiring experience that challenges students to think ambitiously, lead confidently and return to school equipped with new ideas to drive improvement and make a lasting impact.