Being Independent
Upon completing the first award, White, pupils:
- are learning to eat their food slowly.
- are learning to drink from a cup.
- are learning to pull their trousers up and down using verbal prompts.
- are learning to take off / put shoes on with help.
- are learning to find their communication book.
- are learning to identify their own coat.
Upon completing the second award, Red, pupils:
- can sit on the toilet for the count of 10.
- can undress appropriately for a task e.g. swimming.
- can use tools with support, e.g. to eat with a spoon and not use their fingers.
- know how to use symbols, noises or signs to make others aware that they want something.
- can independently put their coat on a peg and bring their bag to an adult.
- can help with social tasks within the classroom e.g. handing out snacks.
Upon completing the third award, Orange, pupils:
- are beginning to be able to make independent choices.
- can attempt to wipe their own nose or mouth when given a tissue or flannel.
- can engage in a parallel activity with several others.
- can sit on the toilet when asked.
- can collect their own possessions when prompted.
- can play independently for up to 10 minutes.
Upon completing the fourth award, Yellow, pupils:
- can use the toilet with only a few accidents.
- can sit at the table appropriately when eating.
- can use some cutlery when eating.
- can dress and undress with decreasing support.
- know where their possessions are kept e.g. book bag, coat.
- can wash and dry their hands independently.
Upon completing the fifth award, Green, pupils:
- are beginning to organise myself in the toilet with adult supervision.
- are beginning to organise and use their own cutlery at lunch time.
- can accept being directed to tasks.
- can begin to modify their behaviour when asked to make the right choice.
- can put rubbish in the appropriate place.
- can concentrate on a work task for up to 15 minutes without an adult.
Upon completing the sixth award, Blue, pupils:
- can make choices between non-tangibles (e.g. park or shop).
- can make requests.
- can identify and locate some resources required for a specific activity.
- can concentrate on a work task for up to 20 minutes.
- are beginning to take messages to the office.
- are beginning to answer the class telephone.
Upon completing the seventh award, Indigo, pupils:
- can suggest and choose equipment for a task.
- can identify their own belongings.
- can use cutlery appropriately.
- can work on a task independently for up to 30 minutes.
- know to wear their coat if it is raining.
- can put their own equipment away at the end of a task.
Upon completing the eighth award, Violet, pupils:
- can get the equipment they need for a task.
- can choose what to eat for lunch.
- can pack their bag ready for home.
- can express their own ideas and opinions.
- can identify people who can help me if they feel ill or have an accident.
- can select and close down software appropriately.
Upon completing the ninth award, Bronze, pupils:
- can take care of their possessions.
- can work independently to complete a task.
- can understand and follow the school rules.
- can think about and access the materials necessary to complete a task.
- can identify and wear appropriate clothing.
- can identify and solve a problem for myself.
Upon completing the tenth award, Silver, pupils:
- can carry out jobs with confidence and independence.
- are able to react appropriately in simple situations (e.g. picking something up when it has been knocked over).
- can remember to flush the toilet without being prompted.
- can remember to automatically wash their hands after going to the toilet.
- can dress / undress independently.
- are able to take care of their own appearance.
Upon completing the eleventh award, Gold, pupils:
- can offer to volunteer to carry out jobs.
- can organise a new exercise routine when given new equipment.
- can respond appropriately to new situations.
- can follow the same rules both at school and at home.
- understand how our bodies change and know what to do to stay clean and healthy.
- can organise their own school equipment (e.g. remember swimming kit, home school book etc.).
