The Duke of Edinburghs International Award Working together to - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Working together to offer a broad and balanced curriculum Presenter Name Date Job title

Learning outside the classroom  Develop skills including leadership, teamwork and confidence.  Holistic - non-formal education alongside academic Cambridge programmes.  Opportunity to:  develop skills  get physically active  give service to local community  experience adventure.

About Cambridge International  We prepare school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.  We are part of the University of Cambridge.  Our Cambridge Pathway gives students a clear path for educational success from age 5 to 19.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award  The world's leading youth achievement award.  For 14 to 24 year olds.  Equips young people for life, regardless of background.  Helps find purpose, passion and place in the world.  Personal challenge - not a competition.  Pushes young people to step outside comfort zone and recognise achievements.

The Award framework

Impact

Skills and the workplace  In a poll of more than 500 senior managers in the UK:  98% think that young people should invest more time enhancing soft skills.  Nine in ten are more likely to employ a candidate who demonstrates achievements beyond grades.

Recognition  Schools will have the chance to present Gold Awards at Cambridge presentation ceremonies in front of peers, teachers, principals and other dignitaries.  Opportunity to:  showcase hard work students have put in to reach this level of achievement  give them the recognition they deserve.

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