At UBHS, we firmly believe that leadership is not a title reserved for the few, but a set of skills and qualities that can be nurtured in every young person. Developing the leaders of tomorrow sits at the heart of our work, and we are committed to building confidence, character and essential skills from the very beginning of a child’s educational journey.

 

Across UBHS, learners are provided with a wide range of meaningful opportunities to develop leadership and workplace-ready skills through lessons, enrichment activities and positions of responsibility throughout the school. These experiences support learners in developing key skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving and resilience, skills that are vital not only for future careers, but for life beyond the classroom.

 

A cornerstone of this work is our use of the Skills Builder programme, delivered during Inspire form time. Skills Builder offers a clear, structured framework that enables learners to practise essential skills regularly, reflect on their progress and understand how these skills are relevant both now and in their future pathways. This consistent approach helps to build confidence, foster independence and empower learners to recognise and believe in their own potential. As we say at UBHS, we provide doors of opportunity for every learner to grow, excel and flourish.

 

Crucially, this commitment to leadership development does not stop at secondary school. As a Trust, we work collaboratively with our primary schools to nurture leadership from a younger age. By introducing leadership opportunities and essential skills early, we help our youngest learners build confidence, develop a strong sense of self and begin to see themselves as future leaders. This joined-up approach ensures clear continuity and progression as learners move through our schools.

 

This collaborative work was brought to life last week when our Year 10 learners supported Year 6 learners at Field Lane Primary School by conducting mock interviews and providing constructive, supportive feedback. This experience was invaluable for both groups of learners; strengthening confidence, communication skills and leadership capacity across our Trust.

 

By working together and embedding essential skills throughout our curriculum, we are not only preparing our learners for employment, but empowering them to thrive, lead and make a positive contribution to society. This is a vision we are immensely proud of at UBHS.

 

Aman Singh Kang