Pupils with a growth mindset

• Know that talents can be developed and great abilities can be built over time
• View mistakes as a positive learning experience
• Are resilient
• Believe that effort creates success
• Think about how they learn
• Respond positively to feedback
• Challenge themselves

Pupils with a fixed mindset

• Believe that talent alone creates success
• Are reluctant to take on challenges
• Prefer to stay in their comfort zone 
• Are fearful of making mistakes
• Think it is important to 'look smart' in front of others
• Believe that talents and abilities are set in stone, you either have them or you don't

We regularly talk with our children, about developing a 'growth mindset' and what the features of a growth mindset are,  as the starting point that enables them to be successful, by getting the most out of every day in school!