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It is a charter mark designed to develop pupils'
responsibility and participation in their own
education. It can empower all pupils, increase
motivation and contribute to raising standards
throughout Key Stages. It is based around 5 key
themes:
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Behaviour
Learning, including target setting
Attendance and punctuality
Classroom organisation and management
Induction of staff and pupils
Why Invest in Pupils?
It provides children with opportunities to take
responsibility for their own education and
behaviour whilst appreciating the resources in
school which aid them. Work can be 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 handbooks.
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Class Mission Statement
Individual targets
Class targets
Class handbooks
Knowledge about the role of all the
stakeholders in school
Ensuring children have a ‘voice’
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A Class Mission Statement example:
‘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.’
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Class targets and individual targets are smart
targets intended to last for a few weeks.
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A Class Target example:
‘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.’
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An Individual Target example:
‘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.’
Class targets and individual targets are to be
regularly reviewed. All individual targets need to be
graphically displayed in the classroom and children
move themselves along the target path.
Parents should be encouraged to view their child's
progress.
Class assemblies could be arranged to celebrate
successes and acknowledge targets still to be met.
Each class should have their own class handbook aimed at helping
new children settle into the school routine – children can be
responsible for this and it should include:
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
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Selected children and staff will be
interviewed and asked about the roles of
members of the school e.g. School council,
young leaders, lunchtime supervisors and
governors.
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We could invite people in to talk about their
roles, display profiles and add it to our class
handbooks.
Evidence may include some or all of the following:
• Commitment statement
• Class Development Plans
• Interviews with children
• Targets – group and individual within a class
• Timescales to demonstrate that progress
has been made
• Portfolios and Records of Achievement
• Internally/externally generated certificates
• School Council minutes
• Fund-raising by the children
• Register/Attendance details
• Job Descriptions
• Tape recordings
• Pictures/photographs
• Self assessment
• School Self Review
• Parental contact information.
“The school provides all its pupils
with outstanding care, support and
guidance and during the inspection
it was presented with the prestigious
Investors in Pupils award.”
“There is a tremendous understanding of
good relationships, which has helped the
school to gain the Investors in Pupils award.
Behaviour and attitudes to learning are
excellent. Pupils are polite, friendly and they
enjoy coming to school to learn.”
‘The school provides an outstanding level of
care, guidance and support for its pupils. This
is firmly reflected in its positive, caring ethos.
Pupils talk proudly of achieving the 'Investors
in Pupils' award and their personal targets are
sensitive to the needs of the whole-school
community. Pupils say, 'Our targets are to help
someone and share things together.'
“Every child really matters in
this school. As the commitment
to being an “Investor in Pupils”
clearly shows. This ensures
excellent levels of care and
outstanding personal guidance”
We will receive a
certificate of
achievement and a
plaque (if we send
£45 + VAT)