Why is recognising wider achievement important?
As a school, we aim to promote how valuable achievements are and how important it is for young people to have the opportunity to take part in activities. It is important to recognise and support children and young people’s achievements, as it can help to develop their confidence and motivation for learning. It can also help them to reflect on their learning and plan appropriate next steps. Furthermore, we believe that celebrating young people’s success helps to develop important skills for learning, life and work, and increases a sense of positivity and well-being. Keeping a record of personal achievements and what a young person has been involved in will help to strengthen the personal/supporting statements that a child writes when they come to apply for training, college, university or jobs.
