Teacher Guide

Centurion Award Staff Guide

Purpose:

The Centurion Award celebrates children’s growth in five of the ten Learning Powers (PHASE 1: others will be added after initial pilot)

• Tio Teamwork
  
  

• Ivor Independence
  
  

• Kenny Kindness
  
  

• Charlie Changemaker
  
  

• Polly Perseverance
  
  

It aims to help pupils recognise and evidence how they are developing these learning powers over time, both in and out with school and to build pride in their achievements.

How the Award Works:

Step 1 : Setting a Focus

Children choose two or three Learning Powers they would like to focus on. Goal/Plan/Evidence format -
Each power has examples of possible activities and behaviours that show progression (available on the Centurion Award website page).

Step 3 : Sustained Growth 

To gain a badge, children must show:

• Evidence over time, not a single event, recorded in their journal or Seesaw
  
  

• Evidence in different contexts (class, playground, home, clubs, etc.)
  
  

Reflection on how they will sustain or build on their progress - it's not just ‘I've done 4 things’

C. Seesaw Vlog or Audio Post

• Pupils can create a short video or voice note explaining how they demonstrated a Learning Power - Key questions materials can be used to support.
  
  

• Teachers can respond with feedback or approve the post as evidence.

Weekly Structure:

Week 1 : Launch Week

• Introduce the Centurion Award through a whole-class lesson.
  
  

• Compare with other award schemes (e.g., Duke of Edinburgh, Scouts)
  
  

• Explore videos and examples for each Learning Power.(linked here )
  
  

• Pupils choose their initial focus areas and set personal targets using Goal/Plan /Evidence format
  
  

Teach how to record a journal or vlog post (supported by simple rubrics for quality reflection).

Week 2 : First Reflection

Wednesday:

• Pupils reflect on progress towards one of their chosen Learning Powers.
  
  

• Likely not ready for a Star submission but they should record small steps and next actions within a journal or Seesaw.
  
  

• Support pupils with writing or recording reflections as needed.

• Possible set up ( 1 group with CT/writing group, 1 group in reflection group with prompts, 1 group allocated time for practice or research - then rotate)

Ongoing Weeks

• Monday: When pupils set their personal literacy/numeracy targets, they also review which Learning Power(s) they’re developing that week. (These targets can go in their journal or their Seesaw
  
  

• Wednesday/Thursday: Dedicated reflection time, pupils update their journals or Seesaw entries, or submit evidence for a Centurion Star.

Awarding and Celebrating:

• Teachers review evidence and award Centurion Stars as appropriate.
  
  

• When a pupil achieves four stars for one Learning Power, they receive their Centurion Badge in assembly. (please notify SLT of a centurion badge award via email)
  
  

Their achievement is celebrated on Seesaw and school displays.

Approving an Award: 

Approving a Centurion Award recognises sustained growth in a Learning Power.
It’s not about one-off good deeds, but evidence that the child knows, shows and grows that skill over time.

When to Approve:

A pupil can earn a Centurion Star or Badge when they:

• Provide clear evidence across time and contexts

• Reflect meaningfully on what they’ve learned

• Demonstrate progress and sustained effort

• Can talk or write confidently about their development

Process: 

1. Review evidence (journal or Seesaw).
   
   

2. Give brief feedback, approve or suggest what’s needed next.
   
   

3. Record achievement on class chart or tracker.
   
   

4. Celebrate in class or assembly and post on Seesaw.

Parental communication: 

What Will Be a Challenge for My Child?

As part of the Centurion Award, children are asked to choose something that is a challenge for them, not something they can already do well. A challenge will look different for every child.