At the Phoenix the reward system is based around positive reinforcements and the language of choice. In our KS2 class, each student has a Tracking Sheet that represents the school day in 10 individual sessions, inclusive of lessons, playtimes and eating lunch. The pupils have the opportunity to achieve a Learning and Behaviour "stamp" for each of these sessions, which subsequently equates to up to 20 minutes towards their daily Reward session at the end of every day. These "stamps" are also accumulated in a weekly total towards the "Stamp Champ" rewards where pupils can meet or exceed the threshold and subsequently earn the right to a mufti day the next week.

Additionally, students are awarded "stickers" as an instant reward for making positive choices, supporting others, following instructions, being polite and making a kind gesture, as well as many other individual gestures dependent on the complex needs of the child and behaviours they display. These points are accumulated over time to achieve progressive rewards - 

1st Reward 160 points - 10 minutes extra playtime - 2nd Reward 320 points - 20 minutes extra playtime - 3rd Reward 30 minutes extra playtime with an activity of choice or a prize out of the box. 

The pupils in the KS1 class are continuously working towards rewards. Adopting the TEACCH system allows the children to identify their reward choice prior to engaging and earning three tokens for achieving each learning task . Pupils are the rewarded with 10 minutes of reward time. All pupils have a daily points chart to achieve similar to KS2 as well as a system for instant rewards reminiscent of the older pupils. These daily points are added into their individual marble jar and count towards their 1st, 2nd and 3rd rewards.

A weekly praise assembly each Friday is an opportunity to celebrate the positive choices the students have made throughout the week. Certificates for rewards achieved are presented as well as a KS1 and KS2 Pupil of the Week award and trophy. The Pupil of the Week winner is agreed by all staff and is for pupils that have shown steps of progress in an area of learning or personal growth they would normally find extremely challenging. 

Staff recognition is also used daily. Students will bring their work to the Headteacher, who will invariably award a Headteachers sticker for their task. Their work will also be displayed on the ‘Work To Be Proud Of’ display board as well as photocopied and sent home to parents/carers.