Ribbon Parliament
Ribbon Parliament is a representative group of pupils (from Year 3 to Year 6) elected by their peers in a true democratic vote, to represent their views and raise issues with the senior leaders of the Academy. Ribbon Parliament take forward initiatives and projects on behalf of their peers.
Members of Ribbon Parliament also initiate fundraising ideas and share plans for charity days; including presenting in assembly and additional activities in which the school partake.
Ribbon Parliament helps children to:
- Enjoy and feel empowered by their education;
- Feel that their school responds to their needs;
- Have the opportunity to let adults know their feelings and opinions about things that affect them;
- Have a say about decisions, and to play an active role in making their school a better place;
- Develop active life skills through participating.
Ribbon Parliament are also given the opportunity to develop active life skills by discussing any potential ideas and decisions that require child contributions, as directed by Mrs Sheridan (HT). MPs will be given the opportunity to have their voice heard by bringing their ideas to the table and play an active role in keeping their school a happy place. They will also be given the opportunity to present in assemblies; sharing their contributions to wider school life as well as any key events in which the school partake in.
“Staff have high ambitions for every pupil in their school.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Leaders have created a strong sense of belonging and growing together in this school community.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Pupils are happy in this school. Parents agree.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Staff have created a broad and inspiring
curriculum in most subjects.”Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Pupils say they feel safe in this school.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Reading is at the heart of the curriculum.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Pupils flourish at Ribbon Academy.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Pupils enjoy coming to school.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“It is an inclusive, nurturing school.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“The school’s positive learning environment inspires pupils to want to know more.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Children begin their education with an exciting learning adventure as they start in the early years.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Pupils at Ribbon Academy love to read.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“There is a strong culture of mutual support and teamwork among the staff.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“The wider personal development (PD) curriculum is exceptional.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023
“Early years staff provide children with a magical learning journey.”
Ofsted Inspection Report · January 2023