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 substance misuse organiser are noted below:

SQA Opportunities

SQA: Awards in First Aid

SQA: Leadership Award

SQA: Mental Health & Wellbeing Award SCQF Level 4 & 5

SQA: Volunteering Skills Award


Wider Opportunities

Ash Scotland: Tobacco Free School Awards

There are a wide range of awards that recognise children and young people’s 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.