| Skill | Examples of how to develop these skills |
| Motivation and flexibility | Senior Student, active listener, reading buddy, maths buddy, mentor for younger students |
| Enthusiasm and ability to learn | Attending school trips and educational visits, taster days, summer schools, learning a new sport or hobby |
| Verbal and written communication | Amateur dramatics, young enterprise, music performance, organising a dance group,fundraising, Youth parliament, school council, setting up own website |
| Ability to work in a team | Playing in a band, member of a sports team, Duke of Edinburgh award, voluntary and part time work |
| Planning, organisation and problem solving | Member of club or society, project work, voluntary or part time work, organising house events, talent shows |
| Self Presentation | School council, amateur dramatics, Work experience, part time work or voluntary work |
| Honesty and integrity | School council, part time work, senior student, team captain and other positions of responsibility |