For many teachers, it probably sounds like the basic rewards and sanctions policies that have been in place for decades in most classrooms: is he sure that no-one was doing this before he did it? What we get at TGAT are constant demands from agencies to soften, to undermine our processes in the interests of reasonable adjustment,” he says. “When actually it’s the last thing that child needs. Sainsbury’s Nectar card boasts ‘300-plus big brand partners’. Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA Archive/Press Association Ima Rolling out a first-class employee benefits and discounts programme within a multinational organisation is no mean feat. Broad workplace demographics, siloed departments and alignment on communications are all hurdles that must be cleared if the project is to stand any chance of success.

The rewards are just as important as the sanctions, says director of primary education and former principal Mark Randall. Chloe, our RG account manager, was instrumental in helping us develop our ‘Big Benefits’ brand and implementation plan,” says Donna. “We focussed on engaging with as many employees as possible across each of our channels. RG’s tailored service has been a huge benefit.”Sanctions for behaviour in both primary and secondary schools start with verbal warnings and move onto detention. At the top of the sanction triangles sit isolation and exclusion - for secondary schools, pupils can be put in isolation for a maximum of five days, in primary schools, the maximum is one day. So, could this uncharacteristic boldness – even if led by only a few employees, all protected by anonymity – mark the start of meaningful transformation? Perhaps a new cohort of values-centric workers could pressure a seemingly ingrained culture to budge – something that Di Fronzo says his graduates increasingly desire.

Secure your app via fingerprint or face ID with the most advanced technology integrated into our app. Need help recovering missing BIG Points? Make a claim easily and don't miss out on valuable points. He recalls an incident that involved a group of students at one of the trust’s schools, a bullying incident and a ‘major rewards’ trip. Credits are rewarded both within and outside of the classroom and are documented in the student’s planner. When a student reaches a total of 50 credits, they receive a bronze award. As the number of credits increases, so does the importance of the certificate. You sign into your account when you shop online or scan your card in-store. Each time you shop you collect “sparks”.We’re in the top 3 per cent of the country for deprivation, we’ve got 43 languages spoken in the school, 50 per cent of pupils are EAL or new to English, 20 per cent have SEND or learning difficulties and over 50 per cent are on free school meals,” he says. ‘‘These families are coming from extreme poverty and difficult home lives. The classrooms and the school needs to be a wonderful environment.”