The Young Leaders Academy
The Westside Young Leaders Academy (WYLA), which is a part of
Young Leaders Academy (YLA), aim to create a success pipeline for young black people as a representation of a positive future vision. We manifest the genius that resides within young men and women for leadership; building character, academic excellence, personal resilience, humility, and a resolute sense of purpose. Our mission is to deliver programmes that prepare young people for that future – creating leaders of character who are grounded in their communities and confident in their abilities.
WYLA is made up of African, Caribbean and Dual Heritage boys and girls, from age 8 - 16 years old.
Staff
Trustees
Leonard Philip
Trustee (Chair)
Sharon Thomas
Trustee
Michael Amaning
Trustee
Sharon Campbell
Trustee
Patrons
Shaun Wallace
Patron
NRCSE Award
WYLA were awarded the Quality Mark from the National Resource Centre for Supplementary Education in April 2020.
The Quality Mark includes:
Governance training and revision of all the school’s policies and procedures to ensure that provision is both safe and effective
Preparation of a portfolio of evidence which has been scrutinised by experts in the fields of education and community sector management.
Observational visits of classes in action by a professional supplementary schools’ mentor and a witness report detailing the learning environment, teaching taking place, assessment of the school’s planning, including evaluation and community engagement.
