Our Student Parliament continues to go from strength to strength. Over the past year, students have been involved in a number of impactful projects, including:

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• Celebrating diversity and inclusion at BBEC and within the wider community through participation in intergenerational projects, fundraising for important charities such as Macmillan Cancer Support and Stonewall, and organising our third annual Pride event.

• Working alongside the Bradford Citizens project, attending workshops on a range of important issues including mental health, the cost-of-living crisis, anti-racism, and tackling sexual harassment.

• Becoming Wellbeing Ambassadors and representing BBEC at the BDAT Wellbeing Conferences.

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This year, we are making some exciting changes to our Student Parliament prefect system. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to either the Department for School Improvement or the Department for Community Support, depending on their interests and aspirations.

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Students who choose to support the Department for School Improvement will focus on initiatives that enhance the educational experience at BBEC. This may include contributing to curriculum development, reviewing school policies, and working alongside our Diversity and Inclusion Lead to promote cultural awareness, strengthen policies that support equity, and help create an environment where all students and staff feel valued, respected, and included.

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Students who join the Department for Community Support will focus on strengthening relationships between the school and the wider community. They will work with charities, take part in intergenerational initiatives, and contribute to local projects aimed at addressing community needs and creating positive social impact.

This structure allows students to align their skills, interests, and passions with projects that will make a meaningful difference both within school and beyond.

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Within these departments, prefects will:

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1. Collate and share student voice. Student feedback will be gathered and presented to senior leaders and other stakeholders. We will continue to work alongside Citizens UK and align our priorities with the Bradford Citizens project, ensuring young people have a platform to influence change on issues that matter to them and their communities.

2. Undertake volunteer work within the community. Students will build partnerships with local charities, community organisations, and residential care homes, supporting projects that benefit others and strengthen community connections.

3. Champion diversity and inclusion. We will continue working to ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging at BBEC by recognising awareness days and celebrations, promoting equality, and creating student-led assemblies and events that celebrate diversity and challenge discrimination.

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Our Student Parliament is a vibrant community of students who are making a genuine difference to the lives of others, both within our school and across the wider community. Prefects will benefit from exclusive opportunities, trips, and rewards. Last year, prefects visited the Houses of Parliament and enjoyed a performance of The Lion King in London's West End.

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Successful candidates will be formally inaugurated at Bradford City Hall in November 2026, during a special ceremony attended by governors and senior school leaders. Following the inauguration, students will participate in a leadership development programme designed to build confidence, communication skills, and the key qualities required to be effective members of Student Parliament.

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If you are interested in becoming involved in our prefect system, please speak to Mr Lovelock.