On Friday 1st March 2024, we welcomed Harriet Baldwin to our school. During her visit, Harriet met with some members of our students leadership team to discuss their student led ‘Campaigns for Change’.  The students represented our school fantastically. They all discussed some big ideas; passionately and confidently expressing their thoughts on changes that are needed both within school and the wider community. 

Year 7 discussed the importance of healthy inclusive eating, Year 8 discussed the need for young people to be supported to develop their social skills following the pandemic, Year 9 discussed the vital role of creative opportunities both inside and outside of school, Year 10 discussed funding for school meals, uniform and the cost of living crisis. 

The visit was very productive, with many ideas shared about how students can progress their campaigns to realise real change both within school and the wider community. 

Harriet offered her thoughts on how the students could develop their campaigns further inside school and made some exciting offers of involving our students in community projects that may help to extend the reach of their individual campaigns. 

Well done to all involved!