Accreditation and Wider Achievement Opportunities
Dumfries and Galloway recognises that pupil achievement comes from a wider range of activities including but not limited to SQA accreditation.
Within the school curriculum there are opportunities for pupils to achieve accreditation from a wider range of external providers as well as recognition from school based internal activities.
Opportunities for accreditation in relation to the Planning for Choices & Change organiser are noted below:
SQA Opportunities
- SQA: Awards in Employability
- SQA: Leadership Award SCQF 5 & 6
- SQA: Mentoring Award at SCQF level 4
- SQA: Preparation for Employment Award level 4 & 5
- SQA: Personal Achievement Award SCQF level 1 and 2
- SQA: Personal Development Award SCQF level 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
- SQA: Personal Finance Awards level 4 & 5
- SQA: Steps to Work SCQF level 2, 3 & 4
- SQA: Skills for Work by subject area
- SQA: Volunteering Skills Award SCQF Level 3, 4 & 5
- SQA: Work Placement
Wider Opportunities
There are a wide range of awards that recognise children & young peoples personal achievements. They can be achieved through activities within schools/colleges or through personal time. The Awards Network outlines some of the key award providers to young people in Scotland.
