QCA's introduction of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills has led to the development of TRICS.

The TRICS have been designed to have a clear identity and to be simple for both staff and students to embrace.

The 'Learning Journey' resources are designed to deliver the TRICS to students of all ages and abilities. TRICS can also be reinforced through the national curriculum.

Each of the TRICS is divided into four clear competencies. Students can be rewarded and assessed against this total of sixteen competencies.