The purpose of the E1 Schools Pupil Parliament is to encourage and enable students to develop both confidence and skills in the art of debate and discussion. The Parliament provides an opportunity for pupils to meet school councillors from other schools and work together on issues which matter to all. Pupils are encouraged by the Parliament to take the matters raised and develop them through their own school activities. Osmani Primary School is the lead for this strand of the East 1 Schools Partnership work.
Over the year students have the opportunity to meet together in partnership school council meetings or other school forums, to work together on the action plan developed at the Parliament. In the following year, the pupils will be asked to report on the successes or otherwise of their campaigns
Eighty Rights Respecting Ambassadors and School Councillors from eight E1 schools came together for Pupil Parliament 2024, an inspiring event hosted by Norton Rose Fulbright and Osmani Primary School on 29th November 2024. Held in Norton Rose Fulbright’s stunning office near Tower Bridge, the day was filled with learning, collaboration and pupil-led action.
A panel of five expert speakers engaged pupils in a lively Q&A session, exploring three key themes: Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour, Health and Wellbeing, and Climate Change. Our incredible panellists included:
Following the Q&A, pupils worked in mixed-school groups to brainstorm and develop action plans, which they then implemented during Action Weeks in the spring and summer terms.
A huge thank you to Norton Rose Fulbright for providing a brilliant space, a delicious lunch, and invaluable support in making this event such a success.
Norton Rose Fulbright
Developing Action Plans
Panellists
At Osmani, we’ve been taking real steps to turn ideas into action through our themed Pupil Parliament Action Weeks:
We focused on recycling as a practical way to protect our planet. Tower Hamlets Council’s Recycling Engagement Team delivered workshops – and even brought along a talking, moving recycling robot! We also held a whole-school Art Week, where pupils created amazing pieces using only recyclable materials.
With support from our in-house therapy service, Up, we ran a Mental Health Week full of thoughtful activities to help children recognise and manage difficult feelings. We also took part in the Big Walk and Wheel by Sustrans, encouraging pupils to walk or cycle to school and we organised Bikeability sessions for our Y6 pupils, teaching them to cycle safely on the roads.
Two local police officers visited to talk to our Upper Key Stage 2 pupils about drug misuse and staying safe in the community. We also welcomed the Police Mounted Unit, who spoke about their work and brought their horses along – a real highlight for the children!
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