This Award can be used to recognise the contributions and achievements of young people aged 10-14 years of age and are credit rated by SQA, SCQF. 

The award can be incorporated into existing youth work and school programmes.  Young people are encouraged to self-assess and peer assess each other’s achievements and use this award as an access route to the Youth Achievement Award.

Dynamic Youth Awards recognise young people’s contributions in a variety of settings including youth work, volunteering, active citizenship and formal education.  It offers significant opportunities for young people to develop the Curriculum for Excellence capacities:

• Successful Learners

• Effective Contributors

• Responsible Citizens

   

  There is no referral process for this Award.  Youth leaders should complete a short training course (approximately 3 hours) which will equip them with the skills to offer the award to groups they are working with.