It is important to recognise and support children and young people’s achievements. It can help develop their confidence and motivation for learning. It can also help them to reflect on their learning and plan appropriate next steps.
Range of achievement
Many young people get formal qualifications at school. However learning also takes place outside the classroom, at home and in the wider community. Achievement covers learning in other areas of the life of the school and in the variety of activities children and young people are involved in, for example:
- hobbies and interests (e.g. participation in a sport)
- youth work
- volunteering
- caring for a relative
- activities they undertake in the life of the school e.g. Eco Schools, Buddying
- Recognised awards or programmes e.g. Duke of Edinburgh's Award, John Muir Award
Through these activities they develop important skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work that can be of real value to them as they grow up. We need to recognise the full range of achievements and help our children and young people understand the skills they have. It is important that they are able to demonstrate and describe these skills to others and build on these skills. It is important that you encourage your child to let their school know about their achievements beyond the classroom.
How is achievement being recognised?
Our children's achievements are being recognised in a number of ways - for example through the use of certificates, school notice boards, online portfolios, award ceremonies.
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