Awards and qualifications

There's so much you can achieve in The Senior Section that it can be hard to know where to start - but here's a good place!

Young Leader Qualification

If you are between 14 and 16 years old and currently volunteering as a Young Leader with another section, then the Young Leader Qualification is for you.

Leadership Qualification

If you'd like to become an adult Leader with a section, then you'll need to complete the Leadership Qualification first.

Queen's Guide Award

All Senior Section members over the age of 16 can work towards their Queen's Guide Award. It is the highest award that you can achieve in guiding...

Chief Guide's Challenge

.. and this is the second-highest. The Chief Guide's Challenge is open to all Senior Section members.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

This internationally recognised award comes in three stages: Bronze (for those aged 14 and over), Silver (15 and over) and Gold (16 and over).

Commonwealth Award

This award is open to all members in the Commonwealth and has been designed to allow you to develop your knowledge of other Commonwealth countries.

Senior Section Permits

Once you have gained your Senior Section Permit you can take Guides or Senior Section girls (maximum of eight) away for a sleepover.

Other qualifications

There are more specific courses available to Girlguiding members, such as the musical scheme, boating scheme and catering scheme.