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:

• Ensure KS2 pupils are democratically elected to represent the views of their peers

• Provide a respectful and inclusive platform where pupils feel valued, heard and empowered

• Promote democracy, fairness and shared responsibility

• Develop confident, articulate leaders who contribute positively to the school community

• 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:

• Share views and feedback from their classes

• Contribute to discussions about school improvement, wellbeing and learning

• 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.

We are proud to say Miss Smith, Year 6 Seahorses, is a UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador who leads and supports learning about democracy, Parliament and British values, helping pupils understand how decisions are made and how their voices matter.

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.

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.