What is LORIC?

⭐ Leadership

Leadership at Bradfield is about integrity, confidence, courage and compassion. Pupils learn how to guide others, make positive choices, and contribute meaningfully to their community. Leadership is developed through experiences such as attending clubs, supporting peers, taking responsibility in lessons, running activities and collaborating on projects.
Pupils explore what it means to uplift and empower others, building skills that transfer to school life, future education and employment.

⭐ Organisation

Organisation involves far more than keeping track of equipment—it’s about planning, prioritising and taking ownership of learning. Pupils practice skills such as preparing for lessons, managing time, planning events or trips, and ensuring they are ready to learn every day.
Being well‑organised helps pupils feel more confident, reduces stress and improves productivity both inside and outside the classroom.

⭐ Resilience

Resilience is the ability to persevere when things get challenging. Pupils learn how to adapt to setbacks, stay focussed, and keep trying even when something feels difficult. Through activities such as taking on new hobbies, improving attendance, or tackling puzzles and problem‑solving tasks, pupils strengthen their ability to bounce back and remain motivated.
A resilient learner approaches school life with determination, positivity and self-belief.

⭐ Initiative

Initiative is about being proactive—not waiting to be asked but stepping forward when there is an opportunity to help, improve something, or learn something new. Pupils develop independence and problem‑solving skills by offering help to others, suggesting new ideas, exploring future careers, designing improvements to school life or taking responsibility for their own actions.
This characteristic promotes confidence, creativity and a drive to make a meaningful impact.

⭐ Communication

Good communication is essential in all areas of life. Pupils learn how to express themselves clearly, listen respectfully, and share ideas with purpose and empathy. Through writing tasks, presentations, creative projects, note‑taking, and teaching others new skills, pupils develop multiple forms of communication.
These skills help build strong relationships, deepen learning and contribute to a positive, supportive school community.

LORIC Points: Daily recognition for positive choices

Alongside the structured Pledge Programme, Bradfield School reinforces the LORIC values every single day through our LORIC Points system. This ensures that the characteristics of Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Communication are recognised, celebrated and encouraged in every lesson, by every member of staff.

How it works

All staff carry a LORIC stamper, allowing them to instantly reward pupils for demonstrating positive behaviours linked to the five characteristics. When a pupil shows resilience in a challenging task, communicates thoughtfully, takes initiative, stays well‑organised or displays strong leadership, they receive a LORIC point stamped directly into their planner.

Why we use LORIC Points

• Instant recognition motivates pupils and reinforces positive habits.
• Consistency across the school means all staff acknowledge the same behaviours.
• Frequent reward opportunities help pupils stay engaged and focussed on personal growth.
• Visible progress in planners encourages pupils to take pride in their achievements.
• Links to the Pledge Programme provide a clear, ongoing connection between daily learning and longer‑term character development.

Our LORIC point system creates a culture where effort, kindness, determination and responsibility are noticed and valued. It supports a school environment where positive behaviour is celebrated, and every pupil is encouraged to be their best self—every day.

The Bradfield Pledges: Bronze, Silver and Gold

At Bradfield School, we believe in developing the whole pupil —academically, personally and socially. Our LORIC Programme is a central part of this vision. It equips pupils with the character traits, habits and skills they need to thrive not only in school, but in life beyond it.

These five characteristics are woven into everyday school life and embedded in a structured, progressive system known as the Bradfield Pledges. Students work through Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, each designed to help them grow in confidence, independence and responsibility.

Every student in KS3 at Bradfield School completes Pledges designed to strengthen the five LORIC traits. Each pledge level—Bronze, Silver and Gold—includes:

• Five categories (LORIC)
• Three activities per category
• Three achievement levels:
  • PASS — complete one activity
  • MERIT — complete two activities
  • DISTINCTION — complete all three activities

Pledge activities include:

• Taking part in clubs (in and out of school)
• Leading or planning activities for others
• Creating revision materials and managing routines
• Helping peers, staff or the local community
• Designing posters, writing letters, or teaching a new skill
• Planning trips, organising events, or improving school life
• Working towards full attendance
• Completing problem‑solving or teamwork challenges

As pupils progress from Bronze to Silver and ultimately to Gold, tasks become more complex and reflective, encouraging greater independence and responsibility.

Why LORIC and the Pledges Matter

The LORIC Programme and Pledges help Bradfield students to:

✔ Build confidence and character

Pupils learn about themselves, develop strengths and recognise areas for growth.

✔ Strengthen essential life skills

Organisation, communication, leadership and initiative support success in school, careers and relationships.

✔ Foster resilience and independence

Pupils develop perseverance and problem‑solving abilities that help them face new challenges.

✔ Become active contributors to the school community

Pledges encourage teamwork, kindness, responsibility and positive participation in school life.

✔ Celebrate achievement and progress

Pupils are recognised for their efforts at each stage, empowering them to set new goals and aim high.

A Journey of Growth

The Pledges are not just a checklist—they are a journey of self‑development. Each step encourages reflection, personal responsibility and ambition. By the end of the programme, students have gained a strong foundation of character, confidence and capability that prepares them for the next stage of their education and future pathways.

At Bradfield School, we are proud of every student who takes on the LORIC challenge and grows through the Pledge Programme. It represents everything we value: aspiration, determination, community and the belief that every young person can succeed.