9 Habit Progression Points
9 Habit Progression Points |
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Honest "Acknowledging when we are wrong and taking responsibility” Habitudes Integrity Courageous Leader Confident/Genuine |
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Knowing right from wrong |
Has the courage to admit when they are wrong. |
Has the courage to admit when they are wrong andrecognise when a situation is wrong. |
Has the courage to admit when they are wrong and challenge when a situation is wrong even when it is difficult to do so. |
RR12/13: Is able to express their views, feelings and wishes and can consider and take seriously the views of others. |
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Compassionate “Place ourselves in the position of another” Habitudes Caring and kind-hearted Social Advocate Empowering |
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Show an understanding of their own feelings and those of others and begin to regulate their behaviour accordingly. |
Understands their own feelings across a range of emotions and can regulate their behaviour accordingly. |
Is developing a strong social conscience through a deep respect of and empathy for others. |
Has developed a strong social conscience through a deep respect of and empathy for others and empowers others to act in this way. |
RR29: Is able to show respect and care for their own human rights and others, their own cultures and other cultures and the environment. |
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Joyful “A deep sense of contentment with life” Habitudes Optimistic Generous and Inspiring Positive Self-Esteem |
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Recognise when you are feeling happy and sad. |
Uses a strengths based approach to identify the feeling of true happiness. |
Uses a strengths-based approach to identify the feeling of true contentment and recognise the cause of this. |
Uses a strengths-based approach to develop optimism and show self-kindness in the ability to recognise and enjoy moments of true happiness. |
RR31: Is able to find to relax and play and take part in a range of cultural and artistic activities. |
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Hopeful “Holding on and working for a better future” Habitudes Sense of Purpose Resilient Spiritual Eagerness |
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Be confident to try new activities and show independence and resilience in the face of challenge. |
Knows their goals and understands the need for a growth mindset to be able to achieve them. |
Knows their goals and demonstrates resilience and a growth mindset on the journey to achieve them. |
Knows and clearly articulate their goals and demonstrates cognitive flexibility through resilience and a growth mindset on the journey to achieve them. |
RR6: Is able to thrive and develop to reach their full potential | ||||
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Self-Controlled “Having the ability to manage our own emotions and actions” Habitudes Positive Emotional Awareness Criticism Receptive Positive Coping Skills |
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Being able to control immediate impulses when appropriate (Partial) |
Is developing social and relational skills and mindfulness |
Has developed social and relational skills and mindfulness to enable critical thinking. |
Has developed social and relational skills and mindfulness to enable critical thinking and be receptive to feedback |
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Patient “The way we wait and the attitude we adopt as we do so – a long-term perspective” Habitudes Competent Learner Positive GRIT Responsible Decision Maker |
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Being able to wait for what they want (Partial) |
Understands the need to be patient and is beginning to develop problem solving skills. |
Has developed problem solving skills, is motivated to persevere and can demonstrate good judgement. |
Has developed problem solving skills through being a critical thinker, is motivated and demonstrates good judgement in a range of situations. |
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Forgiving “To choose not to allow actions of others in the past to determine our behaviour towards them in the future” Habitudes Selflessness Positive Self-Control Empowered |
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Being able to say sorry with meaning |
To be able to accept an apology and show positive self-control in letting go. |
To recognise when they find it difficult to be kind and caring towards all, due to prior differences and show positive self-control in letting go. |
Uses positive self-control and cognitive flexibility to be kind and caring towards all, regardless of prior differences. |
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Considerate “Treating others in the way we would like to be treated.” Habitudes Empathetic Positive Citizenship Respectful/ Appreciative Kindness |
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To form positive attachments to adults and friendships with peers and to act with kindness at all times. |
Begins to use emotional intelligence to deliberately include others, acting with kindness in a range of situations |
Is developing connectedness through being other focussed and emotionally aware. |
Is a positive Influencer through developing a strong emotional awareness, developing connectedness through being other focussed. |
RR14 know they have the right to think and believe what they and not stop others from enjoying their right to do the same. |
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Humble “Seeing the intrinsic worth in other, all created equal; giving honour and encouragement to all; not lauding it over others” Habitudes Positive Listener Culturally Aware/Respectful Adaptable Learner |
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Show sensitivity to their own and others’ needs | Can listen to others using a growth mindset. |
Is insightful when listening using a growth mindset to understand the value of each individual. |
Is insightful when listening using a growth mindset to be adaptable, understand the values of others and develop cultural receptiveness. |
RR15 to meet with other children and join groups and organisations and know this is the choice of others to decide to join or not. |
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