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The Archbishops' Young Leaders Award exists to see a generation of young people empowered to transform society. Through working in partnership with schools, churches and communities, we develop opportunities for young people to grow in leadership, faith and character.

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Archbishops' Young Leaders Award is now part of Church’s National Education Team

In July 2022, the Young Leaders Award took on a greater national focus as part of the National Society’s responsibility for promoting education in England and Wales. Read the full details by clicking below

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Young Leaders Award

The Young Leaders Award is a fully resourced leadership and character education programme designed to be delivered by teaching staff within the classroom. Available at KS1 to Post 16, it has strong links to SMSC, British Values, PSHE, Character Education, Citizenship, RE and SIAMS.

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YLA (Young Leaders Award)
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Our Vision

We believe every young person is unique, of great worth, and has the potential to change our communities for the better. We exist to empower young people to serve their generation, putting the needs of others before themselves.

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Advent 2023

A brand new collective worship resource for Advent 2023 aimed at KS2 and KS3 learners.

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Advent 2023

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Young Leaders build a legacy for future generations
KS2

Young Leaders build a legacy for future generations

November 27, 2023

Courageous advocacy and enabling pupils to be active ‘agents of change’ is at the heart of St Thomas Cantilupe Church of England Primary’s vision for their students.

Young Leaders in Cornwall support their local wildlife reserve
KS2

Young Leaders in Cornwall support their local wildlife reserve

June 12, 2023

A small group of just five Year 5 and Year 6 pupils at St Mary’s C of E School in Truro, Cornwall, managed to achieve big things when they took part in the KS2 Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award.

KS3 pupils support the homeless during Ramadan
KS3

KS3 pupils support the homeless during Ramadan

May 26, 2023

Students at Olive High School in Burnley have been supporting the homeless during Ramadan as part of their Young Leaders Award.

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John Sentamu