Strength

At Eggbuckland we found it difficult to provide access to our ICT suites at lunchtimes.  This was mainly due to staffing issues.  We therefore introduced a student leadership scheme called 'ICT Access Managers'. 

The scheme itself is more than just providing access to computers, students involved gain skills in leadership and work through a series of grades giving them greater responsibility. 

The grades are as follows:

(grade 0)

Holds no formal responsibility but is willing to help.  May not be entirely reliable and may require coaxing but is effective at carrying out directed tasks such as queries from other students, fetching and carrying – (the making tea office equivalent)

They will do their duty as room monitors or litter collectors under supervision from the manager.

(grade 1)

You can rely upon these people to be there if they say they will be.  They can manage other students either in their own team or ‘clients’.  They have skills which set them apart either in terms of determination, reliability or maturity.  They always act as an adult member of staff would on duty.  When asked for an opinion they try to think of the clients rather than themselves

(grade 2)

They can organise meetings with notes, arrange cover for absent students (staff) and bring their own ideas to any venture.  They are not arrogant and can listen to other people’s opinions.  They are honest and mature and try to get the best out of the students they work with by encouragement rather than putting them down.  They are respected as being able to communicate with staff.  They take the responsibility for their team seriously.  When asked for an opinion, they are keen to consult with the grade 1’s first so they represent them.

(grade 3)

They can co-ordinate the work of a number of teams by working with team leaders to realise a larger project.  They have made the link between such projects and their career aspirations either through their work placements or interviews.  They are able to plan effectively including the skills of setting realistic objectives, keeping to deadline, delegation and effective team and personal evaluation.  The projects they are involved with require the work of a number of people and it would not be possible to achieve them without team co-ordination.

They are open to training opportunities and have the social skills to allow them to be involved closely with teaching staff who may even be taking part in their project.

Service

We can offer advice and guidance on how to setup a similar scheme in your school.

Delivery

Visits to the College are available long with advice via email and telephone.