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Some of our Awards

Adventure and Challenge Award (SCQF 5)

Provider: Outward Bound Trust

The Adventure and Challenge Award is most suitable for young people where additional attainment through SCQF recognition is an important outcome of the… more

Dance Leadership (SCQF Level 4 & 5)

Provider: Leadership Skills Foundation

Young people undertaking a qualification in Dance Leadership will learn and demonstrate important life skills such as effective communication and organisation… more

DofE Awards

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

Cycle Ride Leader & Assistant Ride Leader

Provider: Cycling Scotland

The Cycle Ride Leader courses covers the skills necessary to lead people on group cycle rides, using quiet roads and recognised paths. The course is… more

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CASE STUDIES

OYCI and Alva Academy Help Young Leaders Gain Accreditation

In 2017, a group of young people from Alva Academy in Clackmannanshire set out on a special youth-led research project. Their goal was to find out what life was… Read More

RSPB’s Wild Challenge

When working for a charity dedicated to taking action for nature, it can be easy to focus exclusively on all things wild and leafy if you’re not careful. The… Read More

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LINKS

A Directory of Youth Awards in Scotland.

Recognising, recording and celebrating achievements across school and CLD settings

This wakelet brings together videos reports and other resources to support use of youth awards in schools, youth work and CLD settings.

Meta Skills Framework

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.

Opportunity Finder

Find more than 35,000 jobs, apprenticeships, courses and volunteering opportunities all in one place.

Personal Achievement Tool on My WOW

Build a library of your achievements! Use this to help track your successes, reflect on what you've accomplished and discover what motivates you.

Scotland’s Curriculum Review Cycle

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

Transferability of skills gained through youth work

Download a copy of ‘Get Ahead – Scouting and employability’ – an example of how to identify transferrable skills gained through youth work experiences.

UCAS Personal Statement

How to write a UCAS Undergraduate personal statement

Tips on Writing a CV

Tips on CVs and applications and access to the MyWorldofWork CV builder.

Apprenticeships

A quick guide to Apprenticeships in Scotland.

What employers say about youth work awards

A sample of quotes from employers, and case studies.

Acting on Achievement - Report Published

Acting on Achievement is a thoroughly-researched report that outlines the important role youth awards and programme providers can play in education reform. Published in May 2024 by Awards Network, it…

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