Recognition

Central to the whole school approach is recognition. Pupils are celebrated, for attendance, positive attitudes and for upholding our school values.

Daily recognition opportunities

• Recognition points entered onto EduLink – 1 Point awarded per display of one of the 5 values, attendance or Reading. 3 points awarded for the ‘class champion’ or ‘Yr 11 Champion’ for outstanding performance in a lesson (1 awarded per lesson).
• A values postcard given to a pupil to take home
• An EduLink praise message direct to parents/carers
• Verbal praise or a praise stamp/sticker entered into a pupil’s subject book
• Awarded the Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Headteacher’s award for accumulation of recognition points and for each value (see image)

Weekly recognition

• Year group league tables for recognition – Circulated Friday to tutor groups.
• End of the week certificate awarded to the leading tutor groups in KS3 and KS4.
• Pupil of the week awarded (highest recognition points in KS3/KS4 for the last 7 days)

Termly celebration

• Subsidised rewards (London, Barry Island, Birmingham Hippodrome and other local venues) trips for the highest recognition, for that term– per year group.
• Attendance focus weeks, streaks awards and prize draws.
• All recognition points are reset each term for gaining a place on the trip only.
• Celebration assemblies reflective of the end of year awards evening
• Participation fortnight and positive engagement in learning with letters of commendation

Annual celebration

• Awards Evening – July 2027

Headteacher commendation

• Any pupil who has shown outstanding application of one or all of the school values can be nominated for a Headteacher Commendation at any point throughout the academic year.