National Student Voice Awards Winners 2023
“Student Voice is really part of the fabric of the school. […] The school is making a safe, supportive place for students to speak up.”
To say Kettering Buccleuch’s application was extensive would be an understatement! They have worked hard to make sure student voice is heard in all aspects of their school and celebrate both staff and students who are helping to make this happen. Their students clearly see that their voices can and do make a difference.
“Love their emphasis on relaying quieter voices up the chain, so they are heard at the higher level. The benefits to student confidence are clear.”
The Godolphin Junior Academy’s dedication to gathering pupil feedback shows how powerful student voice can be when accessible to everyone. Their hard work to embed and celebrate student voice in their school has profoundly impacted their pupils’ confidence and oracy skills, both inside and outside the classroom.
“This person really is a massive game changer to our country, honestly.“
Cozzie’s application, submitted by her teacher, stood out to our judges immediately. She has worked hard, both in and out of school, to raise awareness for Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ issues, environmental causes, and women in STEM. Her work on each of these projects is impressive on its own – combined, it is truly awe-inspiring.
“I feel like they’ve used their voice in an impactful way that is not only beneficial for themselves but for others.”
Diya’s caring and generous nature really comes out in her application. From her efforts in the school council to her commitment to supporting local food banks and donating to charities, Diya is using her voice to positively impact the world around her!
Outwood Grange Academy won our Silver Award for Secondary Schools
Boundary Oak School won our Silver Award for Primary Schools
Outwood Academy Hemsworth won our Bronze Award for Secondary Schools
New Valley Primary School won our Bronze Award for Primary Schools
Thomas from Essex won our Silver Award for Secondary Students
Toniloba from London won our Silver Award for Primary Students
Maddie from West Sussex won our Bronze Award for Secondary Students
Rieyen from London won our Bronze Award for Primary Students
Our youngest application ever! Shenley Fields truly shows that you’re never too young for your voice to make a difference. It warms our hearts to see the dedication that goes into empowering our children right from the start of their educational journey.
Kim Leadbeater, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, grew up in the constituency, graduated with a First Class degree, and was an Ambassador for the Jo Cox Foundation before being elected to Parliament.
Vanessa Harriss is the editor of The Week Junior, a multi-award-winning news magazine for young and curious readers. She joined the team as production editor in 2015 and played a key role in setting the magazine's tone of voice. With 25 years of experience, Vanessa has worked for top publications like TIME, Vogue, and Wired.
Rico is a Youth Ambassador and former Deputy Chair of the London Youth Assembly. He's currently taking his gap year, but this September he's going to study law at Bloomsbury Institute.
Helen is the Head of Community Strategy and Engagement at The Co-operative Group, responsible for developing community strategy across all business divisions, and a Chair of Governors for Co-op Academy Belle View, one of 29 schools in the Co-op Academies Trust.
Olga is a 19-year-old student who has been a member of Save The Children's Youth Advisory Board for the past two years. The Board is made up of 18 young people from across the UK and ensures that young people's voices are heard within the charity. She is particularly interested in education and climate justice.
Kate is the co-founder and CEO of VotesforSchools. She taught for a number of years in the secondary sector during which she was a school senior leader heading up the community cohesion strategy. Kate has a passion for student voice and making politics relevant to young people.