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Youth Achievement Awards from Agored Cymru and Youth Cymru

Summary:

The Youth Achievement Awards is a credit-based learning opportunity for children across Wales, accredited through Agored Cymru.​ It is an adaptable, progressive, flexible youth-led framework which can be applied to a broad range of youth activities. ​

Description:

The qualification is designed to meet the needs of children at every level, providing accredited recognition for the work children do in both formal and non-formal settings.​ There are 5 different awards for children aged 11-16 and above.

Benefits of the awards for children

  • Sense of achievement, increased self-esteem and self confidence​
  • Develop the ability to plan ahead and review their work
  • Adds value and credibility to activities they’re already doing
  • Encourage and recognises skills development
  • Working with others​
  • Can be a stepping stone into a qualification
  • Something tangible to show potential employers or tutors

The Youth Achievement Awards costs £25 per child. To become a host centre for partner organisation, Newport youth justice service, please complete this form.

Contact:

Name:Kim Herniman
Email:kim.herniman@newport.gov.uk