Am I able to request an invoice as that is what my school requires?
Am I able to request an invoice as that is what my school requires?
Yes. If you go through the ordering process, there is the option to pay by card, PayPal or Bank Deposit. If you click the Bank deposit option, and see the ordering process through to the end by clicking ‘Pay now’, you shall be emailed an invoice. There is a PDF leaflet to show you how to order in the Password protected Resources page.
Can parents pay you directly rather than the school having to collect payments?
Can parents pay you directly rather than the school having to collect payments?
Yes. We can create a link which you may send out to your parents. They are then able to click the link and make the payment. Get in touch with us to find out more.
Which level should I start my new pupils on?
Which level should I start my new pupils on?
No level states which age it is for. Therefore, you may choose the one that is right for the child. If you look in 'The Awards' you will see the intended suggestion. The levels are well-researched and appropriately designed so that children work on suitable skills.
There are many schools where teachers have chosen earlier levels for their students with Additional Learning Needs. It is up to the teacher.
Do the booklets say which year group they are for?
Do the booklets say which year group they are for?
No, the booklets do not say anything about which year group they are intended to be for. It is only teachers who will be certain of the intended levels.
When will I receive my school's materials?
When will I receive my school's materials?
Once payment has been received, we shall ship your order. We use DHL and you will be emailed the tracking number (also available within your login area).
How long does it take to complete a level?
How long does it take to complete a level?
If the challenges are being worked on at home, they may be completed in as little as a couple of months! It all depends on the child and their parent.
Some children can take a whole year and require a bit of a push towards the end!
If a child finishes quickly, can they do more than one level in a year?
If a child finishes quickly, can they do more than one level in a year?
No.
To avoid over-competitive parenting, the levels are deliberately designed to be age-appropriate. One level may be completed each year.
When should my school begin the Award?
When should my school begin the Award?
It is up to you.
Ideally, if the children are going to be given the freedom to work on the challenges at home, it works best to give them as much of the academic year as possible.
However, if you plan to run the Award as an Extra Curricular Activity or such-like, the teacher will be leading the children through, week-by-week.
In this case, one term will suffice as the children can work on one challenge per week for a ten-week term.
Can my children's parents do the assessing at home to save time by involving teachers in school?
Can my children's parents do the assessing at home to save time by involving teachers in school?
I wouldn't suggest this is a good idea. Teacher assessment adds a level of authority and gravitas to the job and children have to step up to the plate to make sure that they complete each challenge as best as they can.
Can I run the Award on my own in my school (other teachers are busy)?
Can I run the Award on my own in my school (other teachers are busy)?
You could. However, I don't suggest you do.
Utilising every member of staff in a school can be super-helpful and means everyone has a tiny role and gets to know children throughout the school well.
Discussions in the corridors, lunchrooms and playgrounds become pretty interesting and entertaining...and it means that you won't be rushed off your feet being the only person having to fit in assessments.
I can see Resources available in my account but some are greyed out. How can I access them?
I can see Resources available in my account but some are greyed out. How can I access them?
Once you have made an account, you gain access to some of our Resources. Others become available to you after you have completed your free CPD course. Finally, the rest become available after you make payment for over 20 packs.
How quickly will I get credits to add pupils to the portal so that they may begin their Award?
How quickly will I get credits to add pupils to the portal so that they may begin their Award?
If you have ordered the online version of the Award, as soon as payment is received for your school's order, a magical web hook will give you the right number of credits so that you may then begin to add your students to the portal.