Creative thinkers (CT)

Reflective learners (RL)

Team workers (TW)

Focus:

Young people think creatively by generating and exploring ideas, making original connections. They try different ways to tackle a problem, working with others to find imaginative solutions and outcomes that are of value.

Focus:

Young people evaluate their strengths and limitations, setting themselves realistic goals with criteria for success. They monitor their own performance and progress, inviting feedback from others and making changes to further their learning.

Focus:

Young people work confidently with others, adapting to different contexts and taking responsibility for their own part. They listen to and take account of different views. They form collaborative relationships, resolving issues to reach agreed outcomes.

generate ideas and explore possibilities

assess themselves & others, identifying opportunities & achievements

collaborate with others to work towards common goals

ask questions to extend their thinking

set goals with success criteria for their development and work

reach agreements, managing discussions to achieve results

connect their own and others’ ideas and experiences in inventive ways

review progress, acting on the outcomes

adapt behaviour to suit different roles & situations, including leadership roles

question their own and others’ assumptions

invite feedback and deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism

show fairness and consideration to others

try out alternatives or new solutions and follow ideas through

evaluate experiences and learning to inform future progress

take responsibility, showing confidence in themselves and their contribution

adapt ideas as circumstances change.

communicate their learning in relevant ways for different audiences.

provide constructive support and feedback to others.

Self Managers (SM)

Effective Participators (EP)

Independent Inquirers (II)

Focus:

Young people organise themselves, showing personal responsibility, initiative, creativity & enterprise with a commitment to learning & self-improvement. They actively embrace change, responding positively to new priorities, coping with challenges & looking for opportunities.

Focus:

Young people actively engage with issues that affect them and those around them. They play a full part in the life of their school, college, workplace or wider community by taking responsible action to bring improvements for others as well as themselves.

Focus:

Young people process and evaluate information in their investigations, planning what to do and how to go about it. They take informed and well-reasoned decisions, recognising that others have different beliefs and attitudes.

seek out challenges or new responsibilities & show flexibility when priorities change

discuss issues of concern, seeking resolution where needed

identify questions to answer and problems to resolve

work towards goals, showing initiative, commitment and perseverance

present a persuasive case for action

plan and carry out research, appreciating the consequences of decisions

organise time and resources, prioritising actions anticipate, take & manage risks

propose practical ways forward, breaking these down into manageable steps

explore issues, events or problems from different perspectives

deal with competing pressures, including personal and work-related demands

identify improvements that would benefit others as well as themselves

analyse and evaluate information, judging its relevance and value

respond positively to change, seeking advice and support when needed

try to influence others, negotiating & balancing diverse views to reach workable solutions

consider the influence of circumstances, beliefs and feelings on decisions and events

manage their emotions, and build and maintain relationships.

act as an advocate for views and beliefs that may differ from their own.

support conclusions, using reasoned arguments and evidence.