A house points system that speaks your school’s language – every point linked to your own values and Houses, so praise means the same in every classroom.
Most schools already give out points. Fewer can say what the points are for. When praise is generic, children stop hearing it – and the House totals on a Friday tell you who won, but not what the school believed in that week.
Points that name the value
House points in Ten Points are awarded against the school’s own core values – respect, commitment, care, whichever words your community has chosen. A teacher taps a child, taps a value, and the point is given: to the child, to their House, and to the running picture of the school’s culture. It takes a moment, which is why it happens thousands of times a day.
Reward first and reflect gently
The praise always comes first. Alongside reward points, teachers can log a quiet reflect moment when a choice needs revisiting – no drama, no public tally, just a note in the right place. At Arcadia Global School, 94% of all points last year were praise. That balance is the point.
Houses that pull children together
Every point flows into the House totals, and the Houses turn individual effort into shared celebration. Leaderboards update live, on classroom screens and around the school, so a point earned quietly in a maths lesson can be cheered at Friday assembly.
More than 5,000 behaviour points are awarded through Ten Points every day at Arcadia Global School in Dubai – a school of 2,250 students where recognition has become a daily routine rather than an event.
Frequently asked questions
How does the house points system in Ten Points work?
Teachers award points linked to the school’s own values and Houses. Each point recognises a specific value, counts towards the child’s House, and appears in live leaderboards and school analytics.
Can we use our own House names and school values?
Yes. Houses, values and branding are set up to match your school, so points reflect your culture rather than a template.
Do points work for both primary and secondary students?
Yes. The same system runs from Foundation Stage through secondary, with age-appropriate interfaces for students.
How is this different from ClassDojo or ClassCharts points?
Ten Points connects behaviour points to daily wellbeing journals in one platform, so recognition and pastoral insight sit together rather than in separate systems.
Which plans include house points?
House points are included on every Ten Points plan, from Teacher upwards. See our pricing page for what comes with each plan.