Provider: Children’s University
By the time a child turns 18 they will have spent just 9% of their waking life in a classroom. Children’s University is all about recognising and unlocking… more
Provider: Scottish Countryside Ranger’s Association
The Scottish Junior Ranger Award has developed from a Pilot programme launched in 2013. This is a great award for young people who are wild about nature,… more
Provider: Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (The)
DofE is a personal journey that helps young people to get the most out of life and make a difference to the world around them. It is designed by them for… more
Provider: The Wood Foundation / YPI Scotland
The Wood Foundation (TWF) launched the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) in Scotland in 2008. The programme started with a pilot programme of 10 schools… more
Grant funding of up to £10,250 is available for eligible community and voluntary organisations to set up and deliver the DofE, as well as the enrolment costs for young people taking part.
This toolkit has been developed through consultation with educators and other partners to create a suite of resources that will support practitioners embed skills in a manageable and sustainable way.
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The Curriculum Improvement Cycle is a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum to ensure it remains up to date and relevant for children and young people.
Build a library of your achievements! Use this to help track your successes, reflect on what you've accomplished and discover what motivates you.
Education Scotland's blog contains key information on the latest developments of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle Education Scotland is leading on.
WWF and the Mental Health Foundation have come together to produce this guide for you. We want you to thrive and for nature to thrive around you. We think the two are mutually supportive. From forests and rivers, to parks and gardens, to window boxes or e
Understanding the SCQF can help you support your child's learning journey
Understand qualification levels, where awards and qualifications sit and how they equate
A tool to help young people to identify and articulate the skills they develop and apply through youth work and related non-formal learning activity
A simple explanation of Wider Achievement from The National Parents Forum of Scotland with examples of opportunities and related awards and qualifications
The importance of achievement, outlined in Educations Scotland’s Parentzone
