Investors in Pupils

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Why Invest in Pupils?
The award recognises the achievements of the whole school, class groups and individual pupils in five key areas: - learning, behaviour, attendance, classroom management and induction. It provides children with opportunities to take responsibility for their own education and behaviour whilst appreciating the resources in school which aid them. Most of this work is done as part of the PSHCE lesson and Circle Time. It allows children to discuss, debate, and formulate mission statements, class targets, individual targets, and class handbook.
Class targets and individual targets are smart targets intended to last for only one to two weeks.

	A Class Mission Statement We are happy to learn and to be taught Well behaved & polite throughout the day We attend school everyday & are punctual We like to work in a clean & tidy classroom We welcome visitors in a friendly way.
A Class Target We will set a really good example of behaviour in the playground and line up quickly and quietly. We will support the teacher on duty. An Individual Target To make an effort to join up most of my letters, to use a handwriting pen and to think about my presentation in all my books.
	Review Class targets and individual targets are regularly reviewed. All individual targets are graphically displayed in the classroom and children move themselves along the target path. Parents are encouraged to view their child's progress. Class assemblies celebrate successes and acknowledge targets still to be met.
Class Handbook Each class have made their own class handbook aimed at helping new children settle into the school routine. School day times – break, lunch, assemblies Classroom rules, school rules What to do at wet playtimes? Names of school / classroom monitors Any special groupings, numeracy, literacy Where to find resources Class timetable – homework PE clothing Adults who work in the class Adults who work in the school Examples of work, photos, topics Traffic light system, achievement certificates School clubs
	Attendance Every week the class attendance percentage is read out in assembly and displayed in the classroom. There is a special trophy for the class which has the highest attendance figure. Lateness Every week the class displays the number of times children are late during the week.
School Council Each class elects two members for the school council and they meet quite regularly Council members have been involved in a number of important issues such as improving the school dining room facilities and revising the dining menu and sitting rota. Supporting Staff Through investors in Pupils children are now more aware of the role adults play in their learning, the education they have received, their job description and the financial implications on the school.

The school received this award on 16 June 2005

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