Girlguiding UK and the Senior Section gives you lots of opportunities to gain awards and qualifications, which will not only be of benefit to your guiding career, but for your personal development.

On these pages we give you the low-down on in what is available to you and where to go for more information.

		Young Leader Qualification The Young Leader Qualification is open to all Senior Section members aged 14 to 16.
		Octant Certificates To gain an Octant Certificate you need to complete Phases 1, 2 and 3 of an Octant in the Look Wider scheme. When you have completed your three Phases, speak to your Senior Section Guider or Adviser to arrange your certificate.
		Chief Guide’s Challenge Certificate When you have completed Phases 1 and 2 of all Octants you will be entitled to receive the Chief Guide’s Challenge Certificate.
		The Commonwealth Award The Commonwealth Award is open to older Guides and Senior Section members in all Commonwealth countries. The badge gives you an opportunity to find out more about the history of Guiding and the Commonwealth.
		The Commonwealth Award badge To earn the Award you must complete challenges 1, 2 and 3 plus two of the optional challenges. This award can be completed individually or as a group.
		The Queen's Guide Award The Queen’s Guide Award is the highest award for members of Girlguiding UK. The Award is open to any members aged 16 to 25 and must be completed within three years or before your 26th birthday, whichever is sooner.
		Senior Section Permits There are two Residential permits for members of the Senior Section: the Overnight Permit and the Senior Section Permit.
		The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Girlguiding UK is an operating authority for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Any member aged 14 to 23 may enter the scheme. There are three awards: bronze, silver and gold.
		Other schemes and qualifications Here you'll find details of the Community Sports Leader Award, the Camp and Holiday Scheme, the Leadership Qualification, Adult Training Qualification, and many more.