Pupil Parliament
At Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Pupil Parliament provides pupils in Key Stage 2 (KS2) with a meaningful and influential voice in school life. It enables children to contribute to decision-making, develop leadership skills and understand democracy in action.
Rooted by our Christian distinctiveness and guided by our CARE values — Community, Aspiration, Resilience and Enjoyment — Pupil Parliament promotes service, responsibility and respect for others.
Aims
Pupil Parliament aims to:
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Ensure KS2 pupils are democratically elected to represent the views of their peers
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Provide a respectful and inclusive platform where pupils feel valued, heard and empowered
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Promote democracy, fairness and shared responsibility
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Develop confident, articulate leaders who contribute positively to the school community
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Help pupils understand that decisions are made thoughtfully, with clear explanations when ideas cannot be taken forward
How it Works
Each academic year, 16 representatives are elected through a democratic process - two children in each KS2 class, ensuring all pupils have a voice. Pupil Parliament meets regularly to:
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Share views and feedback from their classes
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Contribute to discussions about school improvement, wellbeing and learning
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Work alongside staff to help shape decisions and actions - including forming committees to make the changes they wish to see within school.
Through Pupil Parliament, pupils demonstrate active citizenship, responsibility and respect, supporting Holy Trinity’s commitment to developing thoughtful, resilient and aspirational learners who live out our Christian values in school and beyond.
UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador
At Holy C of E Primary School, we are committed to developing courageous advocates, confident speakers and future leaders. As part of this vision, having a UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador strengthens our ability to bring learning about democracy and citizenship to life.
Our Teacher Ambassador, Miss Smith supports pupils in understanding how they can make a difference in the world around them. Through engaging lessons, debates and real-life contexts, children develop their voice, confidence and ability to think critically—key qualities we value as part of our CARE ethos: Community, Aspiration, Resilience and Enjoyment.
This role enhances our curriculum by:
- Encouraging pupils to explore current issues and understand how society works
- Developing skills in discussion, reasoning and respectful debate
- Promoting British values such as democracy, mutual respect and individual liberty
- Inspiring children to become active, informed citizens
It also supports our wider school community by:
- Sharing high-quality resources and training with staff
- Creating opportunities for enrichment, including links with national initiatives
- Strengthening connections between learning in school and the wider world
Through this programme, we continue to provide a rich, relevant curriculum that prepares our pupils not only for their next stage of education, but for their role in shaping the future.
Archbishops Young Leaders Award
This year, Year 6 Pupil Parliament members will be taking part in the Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award (AYLA). This programme helps children learn what it means to be a leader, to work together and to make a positive difference.
Through stories, discussions and challenges, pupils will explore issues they care about and think about how they can help others in school and the wider community. AYLA encourages pupils to share their ideas, listen to different viewpoints and take responsibility, reflecting our Christian ethos and CARE values — Community, Aspiration, Resilience and Enjoyment.
The programme supports pupil voice, leadership and personal development, helping children to grow as confident, compassionate young leaders.
UK Parliament Week
At Holy Trinity C of E Primary School we enjoy taking part in UK Parliament Week, learning about democracy, how government works and why everyone’s voice matters. UK Parliament Week is a national programme of activities that helps schools explore how Parliament and democracy impact our lives. 
Over the years, we have been delighted to welcome some special visitors to our school as part of the celebration, including the Mayor of Stratford-upon-Avon - Jason Robert Fojtik, former Conservative MP Nadhim Zahawi, and our current Liberal Democrat MP, Manuela Perteghella, who all spoke to our pupils and helped bring the work of Parliament to life. Year 6 Pupil Parliament have also had the opportunity to debate with the previous sitting the Mayor, Jason Robert Fojtik, of Stratford Upon Avon in the Town Hall.
Our pupils enjoyed asking questions, learning from their experiences and gaining a deeper understanding of citizenship, leadership and democratic engagement.
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