Leadership and Responsibility

At Fishburn Primary School, we want children to know that their voices matter and that they can make a positive difference. Through pupil leadership roles, shared decisions and community projects, children learn to listen, cooperate and take responsibility.

Sports Leaders

Our Sports Leaders help support activities at breaktimes and during school sporting events. They encourage other children to join in, work together and enjoy being active.

The role gives pupils opportunities to practise communication, organisation and teamwork while contributing to school life. By supporting others, our Sports Leaders learn to lead through encouragement and example.

Wellbeing Warriors: Making Fishburn Greener

Our Wellbeing Warriors help children see how their ideas and actions can contribute to a better environment.

In September 2026, the group was successful in a bid securing a £5,000 budget to help make an area of our school greener. This provides a meaningful opportunity for pupils to contribute to their local community and explore the connection between green spaces, the environment and wellbeing.

The successful bid shows children that their involvement can lead to real opportunities for change. We look forward to sharing the project’s progress as it develops.

Pupil Parliament in Action

Our Pupil Parliament gives children opportunities to contribute to school activities and decisions.

For our family Easter egg decorating event, Pupil Parliament members were given a role in choosing the winning entries alongside the Chair of Governors. This provided an opportunity to consider other people’s work, discuss different views and approach a decision fairly.

We want pupils to experience responsibility through meaningful tasks and understand that their contributions are valued.

Representing Our School

Children also take on responsibility when representing Fishburn beyond the classroom. Our pupils have performed at Bishop Auckland Town Hall, sung for local residents at the community centre and participated in activities alongside children from other schools.

These occasions give pupils opportunities to practise preparation, teamwork and consideration for others.

Everyday Leadership and Independence

We encourage children to show leadership through everyday actions: contributing ideas, listening carefully, caring for shared resources and helping others.

Residential experiences provide further opportunities to practise independence and make responsible choices. Children follow instructions, cooperate through unfamiliar challenges and support one another.