Young people

The Plus Certificate has numerous benefits for both the individual student and the institution. The following list has been collated from staff where the Plus is being delivered and from students who have been involved in the programme.

• Develops inter-personal skills.
• Develops emotional intelligence.
• Improves confidence.
• Improves self-esteem.
• Encourages quality work-related learning experiences.
• Encourages reflection skills.
• Recognises the importance of personal skills and talents.
• Recognises styles of leadership and individual leadership potential.
• Accredits enrichment activities.
• Enhances personal statements and CVs.
• Provides a formal record of personal achievement.
• Increases student participation in class.
• Encourages students to widen their interests and attempt things they would otherwise not have tried.
• Increases participation in clubs and other enrichment activities.
• Increases participation in volunteering activity in and out of the institution.
• Encourages wider social interaction in a varied environment.
• Encourages interaction between students and adults and between students.
• Develops team working.
• Improves student behaviour.

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