The scheme will replace the choosing of prefects each half term.
How will it work?
Each element will be worked on separately.
Success in each element will be recognised by a certificate at the
end of term.
Teachers and teaching assistants will give ‘evidence’ to decide if a
certificate/badge has been earned.
Success in all 4 elements is recognised with a special badge.
The elements are repeated as the child goes through the school, with
the expectation that success will be achieved at a higher level.
4
certificates -> a silver badge -> 4 certificates -> a gold badge -> 4
certificates -> Prefect
How soon could children gain certificates and badges?
Example of a possible path through
| Representing the school |
| Church helpers, showing people around etc. |
| Have the opportunity to help with younger children at appropriate
times. |
| On rota for assembly helpers |
| First choice for school jobs |
| Choice to stay in at break time, in a designated room (with music). |
| Able to eat lunch outside during the summer. |
| Lunchtime computer use. |
| Lunchtime swimming sessions. |
| Sit on chairs in the hall during assembly time. |
| Highlighted on leavers' 'roll of honour'. |
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Positive attitudes |
Active friendships |
Respect for people and property |
Trying hard |
|
Silver badge |
Tries to stay on task. Doesn’t prejudge an
activity.
Is patient.
Is persistent.
Tidies up own things– sees what needs to be done.
Tries to follow the rules of a game
Enjoys joining in activities. |
Is kind to all children Shares equipment.
Looks after new or younger children
Has an increasing awareness of how others feel.
Begins to initiate inclusion of other children into games and
friendship groups. |
Says please, thank you and excuse me. Listens
attentively to others
Is able to sit without fiddling.
Looks after their classroom and surroundings including the
toilets.
Looks after own belongings especially clothes.
Looks after other children’s property when they share.
Is proud of the things they have done. |
Shows good listening. Gives good effort across
the whole curriculum.
Perseveres even when something is difficult.
Settles to work immediately without diversion/delaying
tactics.
Knows when to seek help. |
|
Gold badge |
Gives tasks an enthusiastic reception – gives
things a go Is learning to ‘hide’ feelings about things they
don’t like doing
Knows problems will occur and developing coping mechanisms
Is beginning to motivate others
Is open to the idea of more than one approach
Helps without always being asked
Helps others with tasks
Joins clubs, Green team etc
Mostly stays on task
Tidies up willingly
Usually follows the rules of a game |
Is open to a range of friends (not ‘cliquey’)
Tries to put aside differences
Accepts apologies
Can understand how others might feel
Is helpful to younger children |
Is polite to pupils and adults Listens
attentively when others are talking
Shows good behaviour in groups when on a trip
Is aware of the impression they give to other people
Has a sense of pride in self/class/school
Looks after own belongings
Shows appropriate behaviour in assembly
Shows good table manners
Treats equipment with care and puts it away after use
Is proud of the things they have done |
Starts ‘difficult’ tasks Is not afraid to ask
for help
Sometimes chooses challenges
Works independently when appropriate |
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|
Positive attitudes |
Active friendships |
Respect for people and property |
Trying hard |
|
Prefect |
Is always on task Volunteers for School
Council, Buddies, Green Team etc
Joins clubs
Offers to help before being asked
Is able to carry on working without being reminded
Has an active involvement in lessons, answering questions etc
Tidies up own and others’ mess without being asked
Uses initiative
Is willing to take a lead
Shows good sportsmanship
Tries to do the right thing in spite of peer pressure
Is able to talk openly about problems and how they overcome
them
Motivates other |
Asks people on the sidelines to join in with play
Nurtures less able and/or younger children
Comforts friends/peers who are upset
Shows thoughtfulness and caring to children with special
needs
Is peacemaking
Shows tolerance and patience to others
Volunteers for activities that involve working with others
Is able to overcome difficulties with friendships eg
arguments, accepting apologies |
Is unfailingly polite to all pupils, staff and
other adults Listens attentively when others are talking
Is aware of the impression they give other people and its
importance
Is an ambassador for the school when on visits
Maintains the same high level of behaviour when not with a
teacher
Sets an example in the hall at assembly and lunch time
Shows a sense of pride in self/class/school |
Doesn’t give up if the task is challenging
Completes the task to the best of their ability, even if it is
not their favourite thing
Asks for help at the right time
Chooses challenges
Can work independently
Recognises the effort others have made and congratulates them |
