St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School

The Archbishop of York Youth Trust Young Leader’s Award is a scheme for Key Stage 2 children which develops key leadership skills while also making a difference in the local community.

Following a launch assembly, the children follow a 6 week programme led by ‘Archie Bishop’ and his friends, which looks at different levels of leadership and how children can help to improve their world.

Session 1 – Leadership Skills

Session 2 – Inspirational Leaders

Session 3 – A walk around the local community identifying places of need

Session 4 – The National Community and Charities

Session 5 – The Global Community and Issues of Justice

Session 6 – Community Action Project – plan and run an event or project to promote or help the community. (Examples include a litter pick, tidying up an old community garden area, planning an event at a care home, sponsored event in school to raise money for the community etc)

This programme is run as an after school club for 15 Year 5 children. All children receive a scrapbook and stationary to complete their programme and also a copy of ‘Archie’s Challenge Grid’ – a range of 25 challenges of which the children must complete 5 at home eg wash the car, visit a neighbour, tidy up the garden etc.

The aims of the scheme include building confidence, motivation, teamwork, resilience, raising aspirations and motivation and it also supports the Church of England Vision for Education and SIAMS. We look forward to seeing our Young Leaders in action!