Student Leadership

At Edmonton County School, student leadership is at the heart of our vision for a thriving, inclusive community. Our leadership model is designed to ensure representation and accountability at every level:

• Deputy Headteacher (DHT): Provides overall leadership and strategic oversight.
• Senior Progress Leads (SPLs) & Progress Leads (PLs): Support campus and year group meetings.
• Year Group Representatives: Two students per year (usually one boy, one girl) act as the voice of their peers and chair year group meetings.
• Form Representatives: Two elected students from each tutor group gather feedback and represent their peers in discussions.
• Year 11 Head Prefects and the Prefect team: Lead on major events such as prom planning and fundraising, serving as role models for younger students.

Student Council

Through the Student Council, we empower students to become active contributors, shaping the school experience and driving positive change. The Council is more than a representative body—it is a platform for leadership, collaboration, and service, guided by our core values of Equity, Inclusivity, Compassion, Respect, Support, and Challenge.

The Student Council amplifies the student voice and fosters leadership opportunities across all year groups. It enables students to influence school improvement and lead initiatives that enrich our community. From fundraising campaigns and Enrichment Day planning to PSHE feedback, assemblies, and primary outreach, students play a vital role in creating a vibrant school culture.

Roles and Responsibilities

Student leaders are entrusted with responsibilities that develop confidence and communication skills. They chair meetings, share updates in assemblies, and lead initiatives that strengthen school life. Prefects and Head Prefects take on additional duties, including event coordination and supporting whole-school projects.

Meetings and Elections

The Council operates through bi-weekly year group meetings and termly full council sessions, ensuring regular dialogue between students and staff. Elections take place early in the autumn term, with opportunities for mid-year appointments if needed. This democratic process reinforces fairness and inclusivity, giving every student a chance to lead.

Code of Conduct

Leadership at Edmonton County School is rooted in integrity and respect. Council members commit to representing peers honestly, attending meetings consistently, and communicating effectively. They champion diversity, promote positive change, and uphold the highest standards of conduct—because leadership is not just about having a voice, but using it responsibly.

ECS Prefects 

What is a Prefect? Being a school prefect is the highest student leadership position that a student can hold at Edmonton County School. Students are chosen through a rigorous application process open only to Year 11 students. Prefects are appointed following applications and interviews with the Progress Leader and KS4 Assistant Headteacher. There are also Senior Prefects and two Head Prefects on each campus, who are appointed following an interview which takes place with the Executive Headteacher. 

What is the role of the Prefects? Prefects have a range of responsibilities ranging from delivering and planning pastoral curriculum activities, supporting at whole school key events throughout the year and acting as ambassadors for the school. They help support positive behaviour around the school and are seen as role models in their everyday interactions. Head Prefects have will have further responsibilities to present at key events throughout the year to students, parents and visitors as well as leading the Prefects in meetings and activities. Year 11 Progress Leaders will co-ordinate the work of the Prefects and meet with them on a weekly basis. 

How can a Prefect be identified? Prefects wear a plain gold tie and prefect badge as part of their uniform. Head Prefects wear a Head Prefect embroidered gold tie and a Head Prefect badge as part of their uniform. 

ECS Prefects 2025-2026

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