Our Awards
Arts Award
What is it?
A way for young people to develop as artists and arts leaders.
Who can take part?
Any student on the programme (with a focus on Y10 + 12) interested in any Arts subject, e.g. illustration, creative writing, dance, textiles… the list goes on!
What will I be doing?
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Take part in and experience the Arts
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Research an area of interest
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Share your skills with others
What are the benefits?
The Arts Award will give you the chance to improve your:
- Subject skills and knowledge
- Leadership, confidence, communication, organisation and planning skills
- 6th form and college/university applications
Time commitment
Bronze: 40 hours guided and 20 hours independent
Silver: 60 hours guided and 35 hours independent
Gold: N/A
NB: Depending on the level, awards can take place over a long period of time (e.g. 1 year) or a shorter period (e.g. a month of more intensive activity).
Example projects
Bronze:
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Take part in a dance club and explain how your skills have improved
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Go to dance show and share a review of it
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Research and report on your favourite dance group
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Share your dance skills with others in a session
Silver:
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Same as above, plus:
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Plan, deliver and evaluate an ongoing dance club where you develop your leadership skills
Youth STEMM Award
What is it?
A skills award to support and inspire young people into STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine).
Who can take part?
Any student on the programme (with a focus on Y10 + 12) interested in STEMM subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine.
What will I be doing?
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Develop your skills and knowledge
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Share these with the public and younger students
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Research courses, pathways and careers for your future
What are the benefits?
The Youth STEMM Award will give you the chance to improve your:
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Subject skills and knowledge
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Leadership, confidence, communication, organisation and planning skills
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6th form and college/university applications
Time commitment
Bronze: 45 hours
Silver: 90 hours
Gold: 150 hours
NB: Depending on the level, awards can take place over a long period of time (e.g. 1 year) or a shorter period (e.g. a month of more intensive activity).
Example activities
Inspiring the next generation:
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Help a younger student with a piece of work
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Present on a STEMM topic in an assembly
Engaging the public:
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Write a STEMM article for a newsletter
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Started a social media acount related to STEMM
Developing skills and interests:
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Attend a STEMM lecture
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Produce a research report
Shaping your future
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Look into STEMM courses
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Research a STEMM career
Future Forward Award
What is it?
A way for you to develop and deliver an extra-curricular project or activity in your school.
Who can take part?
Any student on the programme (with a focus on Y10 + 12) who isn't doing an Arts Award/Youth STEMM Award: a project can be any that isn't covered by Arts or STEMM
What will I be doing?
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Research your project
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Design and plan
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Share your skills and knowledge with peers/younger students
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Reflect on its success
What are the benefits?
The Future Forward Award will give you the chance to improve your:
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Subject skills and knowledge
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Leadership, confidence, communication, organisation and planning skills
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6th form and college/university applications
Time commitment
Bronze: 45 hours
Silver: 90 hours
Gold: 150 hours
NB: Depending on the level, awards can take place over a long period of time (e.g. 1 year) or a shorter period (e.g. a month of more intensive activity).
Example projects
Bronze: Research, design, print and distribute ICT revision posters for your school
Silver: Plan, deliver and lead a History homework club for younger year groups for a term
Gold: Set up an ongoing support group in your school that brings in outside organisations (e.g. LGBTQ+or other identity-related groups)
NB: All these projects have been done and worked well in the past!