Mission and Guiding
Principles
Our guiding principles have been established in order to ensure that a young
person has a meaningful and purposeful journey through their Award, as
well as ensuring that the impact of achieving their Award provides a
lasting personal legacy. The Award’s guiding principles are as follows:
INDIVIDUAL
Individuals design their own
programme, which can be tailored to suit their personal
circumstances, choices and local provision. They start at whichever level
suits them best and they can take as long as they wish (within the age
limit) to achieve their Award.
NON-COMPETITIVE
Doing their Award is a personal
challenge and not a competition against others. Every
participant’s programme is tailor-made to reflect their individual
starting point, abilities and interests.
ACHIEVABLE
An Award is achievable by any
individual who chooses to take up the challenge, regardless of
ability, gender, background or location, with the right guidance and
inspiration.
VOLUNTARY
Whilst the Award may be offered
within school, college, work time, custody or extra-curricular activity,
individuals choose to do a programme and must commit some of their free time
to undertake their activities.
DEVELOPMENT
Participating in their Award
programme fosters personal and social development. Individuals
gain valuable experiences and life skills, grow in confidence and become
more aware of their environment and community transforming them in to
responsible young adults.
BALANCED
The Award provides a balanced
framework to develop the individual’s mind, body and community spirit by
engaging them in range of activities in up to five different challenges.
PROGRESSIVE
At each level of engagement, the
Award demands progressively more time, commitment and responsibility from
the participant.
INSPIRATION
The Award inspires individuals to
exceed their expectations. They are encouraged to set their own challenges and
goals before starting an activity, aim for these goals and by showing
improvement will achieve an Award.
PERSISTENCE
The Award requires persistence
and cannot be completed with a short burst of enthusiasm. Participants are
encouraged to continue with activities and to maintain their interest beyond
their programme requirements.
ENJOYABLE
Participants and Leaders should
find the Award enjoyable, fulfilling and rewarding.
