Archbishops' Young Leaders Award

 

“The AYLA gave the children a comprehensive understanding of community. Pupils were empowered to engage with people and develop self confidence in speaking with members of the community… our pupils were able to witness how their actions brought joy.” AYLA teacher

 

Looking for a programme that supports pupils to develop courageous advocacy, leadership and character and to serve their communities?

 

Come and find out more about the Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award Programme through our free online sessions this term for both Primary and Secondary schools. Sign up at www.abyyt.com/events.

 

More Information/FAQ's about the ALYA programmes:

KS1 AYLA

• Most often taught with a whole class or year group, in curriculum time. 
• Can be taught at any point in the school year.
• There are approx. 16 hours of taught sessions + time for a community action project. 
• There is guidance on community projects that can be socially distanced.
• Pupils receive a ‘Young Leader Passport’, stickers and a certificate.
• Cost: we operate using a learner box system. Our small box is for 15 learners and is £180 +VAT. Our Medium box is for 25 learners and is £300+ VAT and our large boxes are for 35 learners and are £420 +VAT. The boxes can be purchased in any combination to match your learner numbers

KS2 AYLA

• Most often taught with a whole class or year group, in curriculum time. 
• Can be taught at any point in the school year.
• There are approx. 16 hours of taught sessions plus time for personal challenges (Archie’s Challenge Grid), school-based projects and a community action project. 
• There is guidance on community projects, including an Action Projects Teachers Guide
• Pupils receive a ‘Young Leader Scrapbook’, pencil, pin badge and a certificate.
• Cost: we operate using a learner box system. Our small box is for 15 learners and is £180 +VAT. Our Medium box is for 25 learners and is £300+ VAT and our large boxes are for 35 learners and are £420 +VAT. The boxes can be purchased in any combination to match your learner numbers

KS3

• Typically, KS3 is run with Y7 or Y8 over 1 year.
• Often taught with a whole year group, in curriculum time- this varies between schools. 
• Most deliver through RE, some through citizenship or PSHE- some as a combination, which can include form tutors supporting the volunteering aspect of the Award. 
• You’ll see there are 21 hours of taught sessions + the volunteering.  There is guidance on projects that can be socially distanced.
• Some schools run from September to the summer at an hour a week- adding in their own sessions as they go along. 
• Some run from Jan to the summer.
• Cost £12 per learner- students receive certificate and badge after assessment process (see Teachers’ guide).

 

KS4/Post 16

• The full course is 70 hours, and the short course is 39 hours. 
• The Awards are designed to be flexible and run over different year groups:
• Some schools run the full course Y9 and Y10, some Y10 and Y11 as it was originally designed to finish the Easter of Y11, some Y12, Y13.
• Some schools do the short course for a year in either Y9,10 or 12 at an hour a week, some do this over 2 years at an hour a fortnight.
• Some schools run it with the full year group in Enrichment or PSHE time.
• some schools run it with just one class as an option block.
• some schools run it with a group of 20 as an after-school club.
• Cost: Short course £19 per learner/Full course £29. All teacher planning and student resources are provided, and students receive a certificate and badge upon completion.
• There is an action project at the end of each Module. Ideas for these are included, as well as an Action Project Teacher Guide for additional support.