Year Group

Kindness and Empathy

Collaboration and Teamwork

Responsibility and Accountability

Respect and Inclusion

Aspiration and Personal Growth

Pre-School (Age 3-4)

• Begin to recognise own feelings.
• Show simple acts of kindness (eg sharing toys, comforting peers).
• Respond to adult modelling of kind behaviour.

• Play alongside others with support.
• Begin to take turns with adult guidance.
• Participate in simple group activities.

• Follow basic routines with support.
• Begin to look after own belongings with reminders.
• Respond to adult requests to tidy up.

• Use basic manners (eg please, thank you) when prompted.
• Show awareness of others in play.
• Begin to accept differences in others with adult support.

• Express preferences and interests.
• Try new activities with encouragement.
• Show pride in own achievements with adult affirmation.

Reception (Age 4-5)

• Recognise and name simple emotions in self and others.
• Show kindness through sharing and helping.
• Begin to understand how actions affect others.

• Take turns and share resources with less adult intervention.
• Work cooperatively in small groups.
• Listen to others’ ideas with support.

• Follow class routines and rules with increasing independence.
• Take care of personal belongings.
• Complete simple tasks and jobs when asked.

• Use polite greetings and responses.
• Listen to others during group times.
• Include others in play and activities.

• Talk about things they are good at and want to improve.
• Try new experiences with encouragement.
• Show persistence in chosen activities.

Year 1 (Age 5-6)

• Recognise and name basic emotions in self and others.
• Show simple acts of kindness (eg sharing, comforting).
• Listen to others’ feelings with adult support.

• Take turns and share resources during group activities.
• Follow simple group instructions.
• Begin to work cooperatively with peers.

• Follow classroom rules with reminders.
• Begin to take care of personal belongings.
• Complete simple tasks when prompted.

• Use polite words and greetings.
• Listen when others are speaking.
• Play and work with a range of classmates.

• Talk about things they enjoy and want to get better at.
• Try new activities with encouragement.
• Show persistence with adult support.

Year 2 (Age 6-7)

• Identify how actions can affect others’ feelings.
• Offer help to peers in need.
• Express understanding of others’ perspectives.

• Suggest ideas in group work.
• Begin to resolve minor disagreements with support.
• Value others’ contributions.

• Take responsibility for simple classroom jobs.
• Begin to reflect on own behaviour.
• Understand consequences of actions.

• Show respect for classroom routines and property.
• Recognise and accept differences in others.
• Include others in games and activities.

• Set simple personal goals with support.
• Talk about overcoming small challenges.
• Celebrate own and others’ achievements.

Year 3 (Age 7-8)

• Recognise and describe a range of emotions in self and others.
• Initiate acts of kindness independently.
• Respond appropriately to others’ needs.
• Show empathy in role play and real situations.

• Take on different roles in group tasks.
• Listen to and build on others’ ideas.
• Use simple strategies to resolve conflicts.
• Cooperate to achieve shared goals.

• Manage own belongings and time with increasing independence.
• Take responsibility for actions and apologise when needed.
• Participate in class and school responsibilities.

• Respect different viewpoints and beliefs.
• Challenge unfair behaviour with support.
• Show inclusive attitudes in group work.

• Set and review personal targets.
• Demonstrate resilience when facing setbacks.
• Reflect on progress and effort.

Year 4 (Age 8-9)

• Recognise subtle emotions and non-verbal cues.
• Offer support to peers experiencing difficulties.
• Reflect on the impact of own actions on others.
• Model kindness in a range of contexts.

• Plan and organise group tasks collaboratively.
• Negotiate roles and responsibilities.
• Use agreed strategies to resolve conflicts.
• Value and encourage diverse contributions.

• Independently complete assigned tasks.
• Take responsibility for group outcomes.
• Show accountability for decisions.
• Contribute to wider school community activities.

• Demonstrate respect for cultural and individual differences.
• Promote fairness and challenge exclusion.
• Encourage participation from all group members.

• Set challenging yet achievable goals
• Use feedback to improve performance
• Persevere through difficulties and setbacks
• Support others in achieving their goals.

Year 5 (Age 9-10)

• Anticipate others’ needs and respond sensitively.
• Support peers through positive encouragement.
• Reflect on and discuss moral dilemmas involving kindness.
• Demonstrate empathy in unfamiliar situations.
• Recognise and challenge unkind behaviour.

• Lead and facilitate group discussions.
• Mediate and resolve complex disagreements.
• Encourage collaboration and compromise.
• Value and integrate diverse perspectives.
• Evaluate group effectiveness and suggest improvements.

• Take initiative in managing own learning and behaviour.
• Accept responsibility for mistakes and learn from them.
• Demonstrate reliability in fulfilling commitments.
• Lead by example in school and community roles.
• Reflect on the impact of actions on others and the environment.

• Actively promote respect and inclusion in school life.
• Challenge stereotypes and discriminatory behaviour.
• Advocate for fairness and equal opportunities.
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership in group settings.
• Support others in feeling valued and included.

• Set ambitious personal and academic goals.
• Develop strategies to overcome obstacles.
• Demonstrate sustained effort towards improvement.
• Reflect on strengths and areas for growth.
• Support peers in their aspirations.
• Show adaptability and openness to new challenges.

Year 6 (Age 10-11)

• Demonstrate advanced empathy in complex social situations.
• Lead initiatives promoting kindness in the school community.
• Mentor younger pupils in developing empathy.
• Critically reflect on the role of kindness in society.
• Model and promote a culture of kindness.

• Take on leadership roles in collaborative projects.
• Facilitate inclusive and productive teamwork.
• Manage and resolve conflicts independently.
• Evaluate and improve group dynamics.
• Support others to develop collaboration skills.

• Demonstrate self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Take responsibility for own learning and progress.
• Lead by example in upholding school values.
• Initiate and manage community or school projects.
• Reflect on personal growth and contributions to the community.

• Model respect and inclusion in all interactions.
• Challenge injustice and promote equality.
• Lead initiatives to celebrate diversity.
• Mentor others in developing inclusive attitudes.
• Evaluate the impact of inclusive practices.

• Set and pursue long-term personal and academic goals.
• Demonstrate resilience in the face of significant challenges.
• Reflect critically on successes and setbacks.
• Inspire and support others to achieve their aspirations.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset in all areas.
• Prepare for transition to secondary education with confidence.