Learner Voice Council Induction Day: Secondary

Danes Educational Trust proudly hosted its fourth annual Learner Voice Council (LVC) Induction Day, bringing together secondary school students and staff from across the Trust in a vibrant celebration of leadership, collaboration, and skill-building. The day served as an inspiring launchpad for young leaders embarking on their LVC journey.

Held at Onslow St Audrey’s School, the event featured a dynamic workshop carousel designed to equip students with essential skills through engaging sessions, each offering a unique perspective on leadership development:

• Oracy Workshop led by Nicola Spencer, Danes Educationaly Trust English Lead

• Teaching & Learning Workshop with Amy Ring, Assistant Headteacher at Onslow St Audrey's School

• Teamwork Workshop run by Elstree Screen Arts Academy’s Prefect Team

• Research Workshop delivered by Onslow St Audrey’s Sixth Form Team

The sessions, led with energy and expertise, encouraged students to enhance their public speaking and active listening skills, emphasised practical tools and strategies for negotiation, communication, and research – foundational skills for the young leaders poised to make a difference in their schools and communities.

Miles Conway, Trust Learning Lead for Learner Leadership, shared:

"It was an absolute pleasure to see all of our schools collaboratively come together. The LVC students were so dedicated and engaged, and I look forward to the meaningful changes the students make at all levels of the Trust. Special thanks go to the dedicated workshop leaders, facilitators and student leaders who made the day a resounding success."

The Learner Voice Council continues to grow in impact and ambition, underscoring Danes Educational Trust’s commitment to fostering student leadership and voice across its schools - ‘making the difference together’.