Welcome to Leaders in Learning!

An exciting new initiative has begun at Elsenham C. of E. Primary to allow children to lead their own learning and that of others.

Children are being selected to work with Subject Leaders to plan and deliver group sessions for children younger than them. All year groups are taking part in the scheme so they can share their learning and expertise.

Key Skills for Leaders in Learning include:

• Patience
• Consideration
• Encouragement
• Thirst for lifelong learning

Have you got what it takes? These children have! Take a look below at the type of activities completed since the initiative's introduction.

Here are our Leaders in Learning! This group of passionate pupils have an important role to play in our school. They are working in small teams to inspire all of our pupils to learn more about some of their favourite subjects (Including; science, art, history, geography, D&T, computing, P.E., PSHE and music). Our Leaders in Learning have met weekly to plan exciting sessions that they will deliver to other pupils during the next half term. They are VERY keen to share their knowledge and expertise with others. Watch this space for more updates coming soon!

Outdoor Learning

Our ‘Outdoor’ leaders in learning are feeling very proud today as they held their first session in forest school! Ellie, Evan and Olivia (Year 2) chose 5 pupils in Year 1 to join them in the forest to make leaf confetti wands. Ellie, Evan and Olivia have worked together brilliantly to plan their lesson- they even wrote praise notes in advance so that they could reward children for their excellent behaviour!

Below is a summary of their first session, written by Ellie:

‘I loved the session, all of the children behaved and they were so excited but still sensible, especially near the fire pit. First we told them to find a stick, then they collected leaves that were all different autumn colours. We covered card stars in glue, and then put tiny pieces of leaves on to them, so it looked like confetti. We helped the little ones to tear their leaves carefully and stick them on. It was a bit messy! Mrs Draper got hot glue and glued the stars on to the sticks. The children’s names were Alicia, Lewis, Ava, Rose and Hettie. We all had a great time and we are proud that we taught the little children about autumn leaves.‘

Our 'Outdoor Leaders in Learning' delivered their second session of the year this week and inspired a group of Year 1 children to think carefully about protecting local wildlife. They shared some information about hedgehogs, including that a hedgehog is a tasty treat for a fox! With that in mind, the children worked together as a team to build a hedgehog house using natural materials in our forest school area. The leaders in learning shared the importance of keeping the opening to the den very small, so that a fox could not get inside. The year 1 pupils loved this activity, and we hope the local hedgehogs will be pleased with their new home! 

Well done to our excellent and passionate leaders in learning, Ellie, Olivia and Evan.