As well as reasserting the value of the awards and the benefits of non-formal learning and updating the awards that are now available the resource places them within the context of the changing world of qualifications and the introduction of the Qualification and Credit Framework.
Sue Quinn, national programme manager at the NYA, said: "Youth workers have always sought to help young people recognise their achievements and help them understand the benefits gained. The development of non-formal awards has strengthened the value of accrediting non-formal learning. They have been proven effective in delivering clear and tangible educational outcomes and providing a learning context that is both enjoyable and rewarding."
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