TREE promotes a set of attributes that are proven to raise attainment, reinforce positive behaviour and deliver much of the citizenship requirement. The TREE framework is used by schools as a means of addressing the current education agenda including the primary strategy, BIP and SEAL as well as supporting recommendations from recent reports (e.g. Sir Alan Steer report The Report of The Practioners’ Group on School Behaviour and Discipline October 2005)

Placing the child at the centre of the learning process, TREE is a tool for pupils to record their achievements in a structured manner, working with or replacing a schools existing reward system to reinforce positive behaviour and attitudes.

The TREE attributes are derived from the results of extensive consultation with many teachers, parents, business and community organisations.

“The children take much more responsibility for themselves and this is particularly noticeable through their attitude and commitment towards homework. It has had a very positive effect on all our children and this has been reflected in all areas of the school”
Jane Caldwell - Headteacher Havelock Primary

“The children are given targets and get a leaf as a reward. If they tidy their bedrooms or help with the washing up, you can send a leaf in as a reward for them”
“Its working with the school at home, rewarding good behaviour, balancing it out so they are good at home and at school”
Keeley Oliver - Parent

“We are allowed to give people leaves if they are polite and help them put their leaves onto the computer. All of us Tree monitors were picked and I really enjoy it”
Connor Ramsey - year 6 pupil