Introducing Leadership Lab.
For the leaders of tomorrow. Starting today.
Because student leadership isn't just a badge or a title.
It's a skillset.
Activities that build real leaders.
Character-based leadership training and a future-proofed skills programme.
Empower your student leaders to lead by example.
Our innovative framework turns values into actions.
Designed by teachers. Built for schools.
Cost-effective. Evidence-based. Future-focused.
AI is changing the shape of leadership.
Are your students future-ready?
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Workbook key features
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50-page workbook for each student enrolled
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25 practical and interactive leadership exercise
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Printable PDF or hard copy format
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Cost-effective leadership training for your student body
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Focus on both leading others and self-leadership
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Tools to build leadership team cohesion and motivation
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Prompt quotations to stimulate discussion
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Structured reflective tasks for self-assessment
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Action-planning and big-picture thinking tools
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Relevant, real-life scenarios for student leaders
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Blank pages for personal journalling
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Optional completion certificate
The workbook is structured around our innovative 4 Vs approach, combining interactive, practical and reflective tasks that students can apply immediately within their setting:
Validation
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Building accountability as a leader
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Measuring impact
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Looking after yourself as a leader
the impact
Voyage
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Motivation and goal-setting
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Developing empathy and communication skills
the how
Vision
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Identifying strategic priority areas
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Crafting a clear vision
the what
Values
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The connection between character, values and leadership.
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Defining and embedding team values.
the why
The Character Compass 4 Vs framework
The workbook is structured around our innovative 4 Vs approach, combining interactive, practical and reflective tasks that students can apply immediately within their setting:
Values - the why
Vision - the what
Voyage - the how
Validation - the impact
Who is Leadership Lab for?
Leadership Lab is primarily intended for secondary-aged students who are being prepared for or in leadership positions, including:
✔ Prefect bodies
✔ House monitor teams
✔ Student councils
✔ Peer mentors
✔ Wellbeing champions
✔ Young Enterprise companies
✔ Sports team captains
✔ Other vertical or horizontal leadership bodies
We would also strongly encourage senior school students to use Leadership Lab to mentor junior school leadership teams: a great opportunity for partnership, collaboration and leadership in practice.
Leadership Lab helps schools to develop student leadership teams that are:
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Proactive
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Empowered
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Focused
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Cohesive
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Empathetic
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Service-minded
Why Leadership Lab?
When senior students are supported to lead effectively, schools/colleges benefit from:
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Stronger student voice and engagement
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Positive role modelling across year groups
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Improved school culture and cohesion
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Increased responsibility and accountability
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Confident ambassadors for your school community
What is the structure of the workbook?
Introduction to leadership
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The principles of leadership
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Leadership styles
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Future-proofing leadership skills
The 4 Vs framework
Values
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The connection between character, values and leadership
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Defining and embedding team values
Vision
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Identifying strategic priorities
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Crafting a clear vision
Voyage
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Motivation and goal-settting
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Developing empathy and communication skills
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Effective conflict resolution strategies
Validation
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The connection between character, values and leadership
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Defining and embedding team values
About the author:
Alanna Fraser has over twenty years’ experience as a teacher, pastoral leader and head of PSHE. She is also a certified Graydin Start with Heart coaching skills facilitator: Alanna is passionate about empowering young people with transformative competencies that will prepare them for adult life in a rapidly evolving world. She delivers training in person and online on student leadership and the 4 Vs as well as on themes such as confidence, resilience, exam stress and coaching skills.