Portsmouth Student Leadership Network

 

Previously known as the Head Boys & Girls Network, this is an opportunity for current student leaders (Years 10 & 11) and aspiring student leaders (Year 8)  in Portsmouth schools to have access to both local and global specialist leadership development workshops and resources. The Network includes a series of in-person events held in central Portsmouth.

Students will develop their:

Skills 

  • Questioning and Problem Solving

  • Goal Setting and Action Planning

  • Reflecting and Reviewing

  • Making and Taking Decisions

  • Communication

  • Public Speaking

  • Facilitation & Presenting

  • Team Working & Delegation

  • Managing Relationships

  • Networking

Knowledge

  • Project Planning

  • Project Management

  • Public Speaking

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Team Dynamics Theory 

  • Community Engagement

  • Student Voice

  • Models of Representation

  • Leadership Styles

There are 4-6 places available per school, per event, the sessions begin at 9.30am and conclude at 12.30pm. Teachers may stay or leave students with us. We’re not able to provide lunch this year though students are welcome to stay for informal networking and to have their packed lunch until 1.30pm.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES: (You will receive a separate invite for each, although booking is already available for all events by clicking on the website below.)

Years 10 & 11

Tuesday 11th October 2022
Theme: Project planning, creating change, persistence, and resilience
Venue: Changemaker Studios Portsmouth, Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, PO1 2AB

Thursday 26th January 2023
Theme: Use of resources, future proofing yourself, and exchanging ideas
Venue: Changemaker Studios Portsmouth, Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, PO1 2AB

Thursday 30th March 2023
Theme: Aiming high
Venue: Eldon Building, University of Portsmouth, Middle Street, Portsmouth, PO5 4BG

 

Year 8 

Tuesday 8th November 2022
Theme: Aspirations, goal setting, social media
Venue: Changemaker Studios Portsmouth, Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, PO1 2AB

Monday 6th March 2023
Theme: Employable me, and building confidence
Venue: Changemaker Studios Portsmouth, Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, PO1 2AB

Thursday 8th June 2023
Theme: Aiming high
Venue: Eldon Building, University of Portsmouth, Middle Street, Portsmouth, PO5 4BG

 

To book student onto these events and to find out more, please visit: https://unloc.online/events/portsmouth-student-leadership-network

If you have any questions, please contact John Lomas: john@unloc.org.uk

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