Our Praise Culture

At Acklam Grange School, we place great importance on promoting a culture where praise, recognition and encouragement are central to everyday school life. We believe that celebrating success in all its forms plays a vital role in helping young people to thrive. Our approach recognises not only high attainment, but also effort, resilience, kindness, leadership, and commitment to our school values. By valuing progress as well as achievement, we ensure that every student has meaningful opportunities to feel successful, motivated and proud of their contributions to the school community.

A strong rewards culture has a powerful impact on students’ confidence and engagement. When young people feel seen and valued, they are more likely to participate fully in lessons, take pride in their work and persevere through challenges. Recognition helps to build self-belief during an important stage of life, encouraging students to develop a growth mindset and a positive attitude towards learning. In addition, celebrating positive conduct reinforces expectations and promotes an environment where respect, responsibility, and aspiration are the norm rather than the exception.

Rewarding students also strengthens the wider school community. Praise builds positive relationships between staff and students, rooted in encouragement and mutual respect, while creating opportunities to involve families in celebrating success. Seeing peers recognised raises aspirations and motivates others to strive for their own goals. At Acklam Grange School, our praise culture is more than a system, it is a shared philosophy that underpins our commitment to nurturing confident, motivated, and well-rounded young people who are inspired to achieve their very best.