Power of Women

Across the term, POW sessions were held across all Tees Valley Education schools as part of the Primary School Ambassador Program, working with Key Stage 2 pupils on the POW Ambassador Programme. These sessions were designed to foster ambition, promote equal opportunities, and break down gender biases. Now, after months of exciting collaboration, four exceptional ambassadors from each school have been chosen to represent their peers, their future dreams and career possibilities. We created an inclusive environment where every child had the chance to explore the concept of equality—especially gender equality—while thinking about how their choices today will shape their futures. The energy in the room was electric as some of last year’s POW Ambassadors returned to offer advice and showcased what lies ahead for this new group of young leaders.

The selection panel—which included influential figures like Jill Fiden, Aaron Walker, and Julie Hollis from Thirteen Group, Lisa Tipton from New World Financial Group and Abigail Howey from PX Group—were blown away by the enthusiasm and confidence of the pupils during the interview process. The commitment and passion they displayed, from their application forms to their interview performances, made the selection process both exciting and incredibly tough. Each ambassador proved themselves to be a true leader in the making!