School Ambassador Programme Portfolio of ______________

Letter to Future Ambassadors

Rationale and Outcomes Clarify system Add value to the system to make it more desirable Children to develop pride in their own achievements Children developing independence Developing children’s sense of responsibility British values Community cohesion opportunities Opportunity to develop links between home and school for levels and give talk to launch Contributions to school and local community GREAT DREAM mental health benefits Release pressure from Y6 teachers as sole arbiters

To Earn Each Level Children collect a person portfolio of evidence to show they have achieved something from the list of options for that hero. Evidence might include: signed statements from Teachers, coaches or other relevant adults, certificates, pictures of action, examples of work or a personal statement from the child. The child will then present this evidence to the school council who will either approve the application or give it the status ‘not there yet’.

The Courts will review the evidence and their decision is final. The ‘Court of Appeal’ If a child is truly convinced they do deserve the level but failed to convince the School Council. They can apply to the ‘Court of Appeal’ to ask that they review the application. (The ‘Court of Appeal’ will consist of The Head Teacher, School Council Lead and at least 1 Year 6 Teacher) The Courts will review the evidence and their decision is final.

System Overview

FOCUS Show good progress in your learning over half a term Show positive learning behaviours over half a term Consistently returning homework for half a term Other evidence of focus for half a term

RESPECT Evidence of helping others around the school Showing pride in your portfolio Character references from members staff, home life and the community Other evidence of respect for half a term

HONESTY Contributions to the school for at least half a term which might include: librarian duty, play leaders, digital leaders, animal care, School Council, office support, recycling, helping run a club, character references from members staff, action station job done Other evidence of honesty for half a term

PERSEVERANCE Acquire a new skill in school or at home Train for a goal in a hobby (e.g. sport, dance, music) for half a term Pass a new level in a hobby including badges music or dance exams Achieve a target in your learning Other evidence of perseverance for half a term

MATURITY Help with a job at home or school for half a term Do you homework without prompting for half a term Help a neighbour or member of the community at least 5 times Other evidence of maturity for half a term

HAYWARDS SHIELD Global Citizenship Charity Global issues Wider community Raise awareness in others

Action Station Board Jobs posted by adults around school and children can choose 1 and take to the adult. Complete the task and get this signed off by the adult on the evidence form.

School Ambassador Evidence Form Ambassador Name: ____________________ Hero Area: ____________________ Supporting Evidence: This could be a short note explaining what t they have done to help you, the example they set or notes about their good character. Adult Signature: _____________________ Date:________ Adult Name: ____________________________________

There are 3 Levels to achieve: System Overview There are 3 Levels to achieve: Bronze = 2 Heroes Completed Weekly privileges, assembly celebration and presentation of enamel hero shield badge. Week 1 – ICT and Library Time Week 2 – Extra Play Week 3 – Wear What You Like Day Week 4 – Tea @ 3 with Mr Smith Silver = 4 Heroes Completed Medium privileges and assembly celebration. Gold = 5 Heroes and Shield Completed Large privileges and assembly celebration. Termly Treat (Park, Tanglewoood etc) Welcome Faces of Hayward’s for special events and parent tours.