What is goal setting?

Pupils set small, personal goals they care about and track their progress.

THE KEY IDEA

It's not about pressure or perfection. It's about agency: helping children see they can shape their own journey, one step at a time.

What your child does

Pupils choose personal, social, academic or wellbeing goals, like drinking more water, being kinder to a sibling or finishing a piece of homework. They track their progress, reflect on how it's going and celebrate when they get there.

Why it helps

Small goals linked to what a child cares about build motivation that lasts. Children learn that effort leads to progress, and that setbacks are part of the process.

TRY THIS AT HOME

The one-step goal

Ask your child: "Is there something small you'd like to get better at this week?" Break it into steps together and check in at the weekend. Praise the effort, whatever the result.

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