Secondary School Rewards Events: Why “Little and Often” Works (and Why Schools Choose Speedkix)

Why rewards matter in secondary schools?

Well-planned rewards for students play a huge role in:

• Improving behaviour and attitudes to learning
• Increasing attendance and punctuality
• Supporting positive mental health
• Reinforcing school values in a tangible way

But for rewards to work in secondary settings, they must feel:

• Relevant (teenagers are hard to impress)
• Earned, not automatic
• Frequent enough to maintain momentum

This is why more schools are moving away from “once a year” rewards and towards regular secondary rewards events.

The “Little and Often” Approach to Student Rewards

Schools we work with consistently tell us the same thing:

Smaller, regular rewards have a bigger impact than one large event.

The little and often approach means:

• Short, focused rewards events each term or half term
• Clear criteria linked to behaviour, effort, or attendance
• Students can quickly see the connection between choices and rewards

This approach:

• Keeps motivation high all year
• Supports behaviour systems without constant sanctions
• Reduces pressure on staff to “fix everything” with one big event

Speedkix events are designed to slot perfectly into this model.

Why schools love Speedkix Rewards Events

From previous bookings and feedback, schools consistently choose Speedkix because we understand the realities of secondary education.

1. Easy to Organise, Minimal Staff Stress

• We handle delivery from start to finish
• Clear communication before the event
• Events run smoothly with minimal staff involvement required
• Low cost per head and no expensive transport costs

2. Works for Mixed Ability Groups

Secondary rewards events often involve:

• Different year groups
• Students with varying needs
• Pupils who don’t usually engage in sport
• 

Speedkix activities are:

• Inclusive by design
• Non-intimidating
• Focused on participation, not performance

3. Supports Behaviour and Pastoral Goals

Schools use Speedkix rewards days to support:

• Behaviour improvement plans
• Attendance initiatives
• Transition support
• Pastoral and wellbeing strategies

Because the reward is active, social, and positive, students associate good behaviour with a genuinely enjoyable experience.

4. Flexible for “Little and Often” Rewards

Speedkix rewards events can be booked:

• For individual year groups
• As rotating rewards across terms
• As smaller-scale but high-impact incentives

This makes them ideal for schools committed to regular, meaningful rewards rather than one-off gestures.

Rewards That Students Actually Want

One of the biggest challenges schools face is finding rewards students don’t see as “cringe”.

Speedkix events work because they:

• Feel different from lessons
• Encourage social interaction
• Allow students to let off steam in a positive way
• Create shared experiences students talk about afterwards

That buzz is exactly what makes the reward memorable — and effective.

Secondary schools we are currently working with

Book your next Secondary Rewards Event with Speedkix

If your school is:

• Rethinking how it delivers rewards for students
• Looking for engaging, inclusive secondary rewards events
• Moving towards a “little and often” rewards strategy

Speedkix can help.

Our events are designed to support your goals, motivate your students, and make rewards something everyone looks forward to.

👉 Get in touch with Speedkix today to plan your next secondary school rewards event. Send us a quick contact message and we will get back to you at a time to suit or call 07888 870703