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.