Becoming a Confident and Effective Prefect: Tips, Warnings, and Enjoying the Role as a Role Model for Smaller Children.. The video provides tips on how to become a confident and effective prefect, and how to enjoy the role of being a role model. Prefects have the advantage of being looked up to by younger students and keeping discipline is easier. They should also help teachers and support younger pupils. Being approachable and involved, as well as practicing good communication skills, are important. It's also important to enjoy the role, and to speak to other prefects in local schools to learn from them. However, there are warnings to keep in mind, such as not using the role to intimidate other students or being a bully. Prefects are subject to punishments just like any other student, and if a duty is too much or not convenient, it's better to talk to the head of year. Finally, if seen breaking or not enforcing the rules, prefects risk losing their status, so it's important to both enforce and abide by them.