The Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Alan Jones, chief executive of GSL is also chairman of the Europe, Mediterranean & Arab States (EMAS) Region of the International Award for Young People and a Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Alan says “The International Award for young people which operates as The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in the UK helps young people increase their self esteem and provides a terrific platform for success in future life. Holders of the Award have demonstrated they are prepared to go the extra mile and invariably make good employees. I have been involved in this excellent programme for many years and became a Trustee of the Award because it has tremendous potential to change the fabric of society. In my new role at GSL, I intend to encourage all the young people in our care and those working for the company to get involved with the Award.”
Rebound children's services
Rebound has formed a close alliance with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme to provide the young people in our care with an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal and social development. At Medway Secure Training Centre and Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre the benefits to young people involved in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme include developing self-confidence and self-reliance; gaining a sense of achievement and a sense of responsibility; discovering new skills, interests and talents and developing leadership skills and abilities. They can also discover exciting opportunities; experience teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making; increase their motivation; enhance their self-esteem and develop their communication skills.
Qualities of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme includes:
- self-belief
- self confidence
- a sense of identity
- independence of thought and action
- a sense of responsibility
- an awareness of their potential
- new talents and abilities
- an understanding of strengths and weaknesses
- the ability to plan and use time
- the ability to learn from and give to others in the community
- new relationships
- skills including problem solving, presentation and communication
- the ability to lead and work as part of a team
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