AWARD FRAMEWORK
A Global Framework for Non-Formal Education...
THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Individual
Participants design their own programme, tailored to suit their personal circumstances, choices and local provision. They start at whichever level suits them and they can take as long as they wish (within the age limit) to achieve their Award.
Non-competitive
Doing the Award is a personal challenge and not a competition between participants.
Achievable
An Award is achievable by any individual who chooses to take up the challenge, regardless of ability, gender, background or location, with the right guidance and inspiration.
Voluntary
Whilst the Award may be offered within school, college, work or custody, individuals choose to do a programme and must commit some of their free time to participate.
Developmental
Participating in the Award fosters personal and social development. Individuals gain valuable experiences and life skills, grow in confidence and become more aware of their environment and community transforming them into responsible young adults.
Balanced
The Award provides a balanced framework to develop the individual's mind, body and community spirit by engaging them in a range of activities in up to five different challenges.
Progressive
At each level, the Award demands progressively more time, commitment and responsibility from the participant.
Inspiring
The Award inspires individuals to exceed their expectations. They are encouraged to set their own challenges and goals, aim for these goals and by showing improvement will achieve an Award.
Persistence
The Award requires persistence and cannot be completed with a short burst of enthusiasm. Participants are encouraged to continue with activities and to maintain their interest beyond the programme.
Enjoyable
Participants and Leaders should find the Award enjoyable, fulfilling and rewarding.
Our Impact Measures
Improved educational attainment
Improved employability and sustainable livelihoods
Improved health and well-being
Increased participation in civic life
Social inclusion
The environment
Gender equality
Reduction and prevention of violence, conflict
Reduced reoffending rates
Our Outcome Measures
Confidence
Managing feelings
Resilience and determination
Relationships and leaderships
Creativity and adaptability
Planning and problem solving
Civic competence
Intercultural competence
Personal and social well-being
Communication
AWARD BENEFITS
As a non-formal education framework, the Award can play a vital role in providing opportunities for young people to develop essential life skills, increase their employability and foster their creativity and innovation.
The Award is transforming individuals, communities and societies around the world. We have developed nine Impact Measures to quantify and explain the relationship between short term personal outcomes in young people and the longer term social impact of the Award.
It is likely to take many years for the results of the impact measures to become evident, therefore we have also established a set of ten Outcome Measures that can be observed in the short-term.