Pupils are joining forces to shape the future of their schools.
In total 24 pupils—two leaders from each of 12 Sigma Trust primary and secondary schools—are taking part in the first Sigma Speaks leadership programme.
The initiative gives pupils of different ages and backgrounds a direct voice within the trust and encourages them to share ideas and build connections across their schools.
Participating schools include Alton Park Junior School, Clacton County High School, Harwich and Dovercourt High School, and Holland Park Primary School.
Gavin Bradley, director of primary education at The Sigma Trust, said: "The Sigma Speaks group is a great way to get pupils of all ages talking and working together alongside peers from different schools.
"As well as building confidence and ownership, we also want to provide a platform for students to be able to talk to the Trust and share their thoughts."
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As their first task, students have launched a trust-wide project focusing on school vision and values.
They have been asked to return to their schools and evaluate whether their core values are visible and actively reflected both inside and outside the classroom.
The pupils will work with their peers and school leadership teams to gather evidence and explore how these values are understood and applied in daily school life.
Their findings will be compiled and presented at the next Sigma Speaks meeting in November.
The project is designed to empower young people and give them meaningful input into the culture and direction of their school communities.
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