The Power Up project, based at EdCity, aims to create opportunities for children, young people and parents to take on leadership roles by listening to their priorities and supporting them to take action on the issues that matter most in their communities.
Students will have the chance to join new leadership groups, helping to shape and lead a range of projects in the local area – from wellbeing initiatives to improving local spaces. Parents will take part in focus groups, coffee mornings and workshops to help shape priorities and steer the project’s direction.
The project aims to strengthen relationships between the schools and families, and build partnerships with local leaders and organisations, ensuring that the new EdCity spaces benefit the whole community.
Upcoming events
Parent leadership meeting
Fortnightly parent leadership meeting at EdCity
Autumn term dates: 8 & 22 Sept, 6 & 13 Oct, 3 & 17 Nov, 1 & 15 Dec, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
No booking required
Power Up community organising training
Share stories, hear local families’ priorities and explore ways to create opportunities together at EdCity.
28 September, 11am – 12.30pm
Power Up community organising meeting
Join parents, young people and local leaders as they come together to champion greater opportunities for local people, at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Burlington Danes Academy.
20 October, 6pm – 9pm
West London Citizens Action
This central gathering will bring together leaders from across boroughs to mark 20 years of organising and celebrate the institutions and relationships that have shaped our alliance, at St James’s Church, Piccadilly
18 November, 5.30pm – 8.30pm