15 Aug 2018
Awards Network Newsletter, August 2018 Read about the biggest change in the Girlguiding youth programme; Young Enterprise Scottish and UK success for Orkney pupils; growth in achievement of the Heritage Hero Award; the impact of an Outward Bound experience on pupils from North East schools; and much more
23 Jul 2018
Girlguiding is ‘excited about awards’ and no wonder! In what is described as the biggest overhaul in its history, Girlguiding launched its new youth programme on Saturday 21 July. ‘There’s something available for everyone who wants to complete an award. Every girl will have the opportunity to push her boundaries, have new experiences and feel proud of her achievement. And as girls get older the range of awards increases, so girls can tailor their Guiding journey to really…
15 Jun 2018
Read more about consultations with young people on recognising achievement by Shirley Ann Somerville MSP Minister for Further Education Higher Education and Science Awards Network in our June 2018 Newsletter
13 Jun 2018
Sandy Begbie CBE, Global Integration Director at Standard Life Aberdeen plc and Chair of DYW EdinMidEast, champions DYW and the contribution of youth awards to equipping young people with key skills for the workplace. In an interview filmed for the Awards Network, Sandy highlights the role of teachers and youth workers in helping prepare young people for the world of work. He calls on schools and employers to work more closely together and in particular to recognise the importance of…
5 Jun 2018
Connect says the value of youth awards is enormous and calls on Parents / Carers to encourage take-up of youth awards Eileen Prior, Executive Director of Connect (formerly SPTC) says parents / carers should encourage young people to take up youth awards. “Youth awards provide a breadth and depth of learning that is generally not available in schools…They give young people the opportunity to develop a whole range of skills that employers are looking for.” Whether young people…
15 May 2018
Awards Network News and Information Update May 2018 edition
28 Mar 2018
Awards Network News and Information Update March 2018 edition
25 Jan 2018
The Awards Network’s scheme to increase recognition of the range, reach and impact of youth awards in Scotland, received a major boost at a packed Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament this week. Introducing the Parliamentary Reception, Awards Aware – How Youth Awards Support Attainment, event sponsor Jenny Gilruth MSP, stressed the positive impact youth awards can have on the life chances of young people. Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Minister for Further Education, Higher…
23 Jan 2018
Guests from education, industry, government and the third sector will gather at the Scottish Parliament this evening with young people and representatives of Awards Network member organisations for a Parliamentary Reception sponsored by Jenny Gilruth MSP. Shirley Anne Somerville MSP, Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science, will provide the keynote address on Awards Aware – How Youth Awards Support Attainment. Youth awards provide enormous opportunities for young…8 Jan 2018
The Awards Network Parliamentary Reception on 23rd January starts off Year of Young People 2018 with a celebration of youth awards and award achievements of young people. Will you be there? Sponsored by Jenny Gilruth MSP, Awards Aware – How Youth Awards Support Attainment aims to increase awareness of the range and impact of youth awards and how they support attainment, achievement and development of Scotland’s young workforce. Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Minister for Further…