Special Projects

Whilst this style of learning can positively impact all young people, non-formal education can be particularly powerful for those who may not be able to access a full formal education – such as young offenders, those living in poverty, ethnic minorities, young parents, those with physical or learning disabilities or those from an at risk or marginalised background.

The Special Projects program is striving to ensure all young people have access to the Award – and seeks to achieve notable growth in the numbers and diversity of young people participating in, and achieving, the Award worldwide.

There are three key strands to the programme: