Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting

Q. What's the first thing I need to do if I want to deliver the Literacy Leader Award?
A. The first thing to do is to purchase the Literacy Leader Award Tutor Resource Pack (TRP). The TRP will give you the information you need in order to make decisions regarding the planning, content and structure of your course.

Q. How do I get a TRP? How much does it cost and what do I get for my money?
A. Download a Tutor Resource Pack Order Form. There is a one off fee for the Literacy Leader Award (see fees & charges). For this you will get the TRP (which has everything you need to deliver your course including resources, worksheets and lots of practical ideas) and 30 certificates.

Q. So you send me 30 certificates at the start of my course?
A. No. We allocate you 30 certificates at Head Office. You will not be sent any certificates at the start of your course.

Q. How do I get the certificates then?
A. On the CD rom which comes with the TRP, you will find a Certificate Request Form. Every time a group complete the Literacy Leader Award you simply fill in the form - telling us how many certificates you need - and we will send them to you. Download a Certificate Request Form.

Q. What happens when I have used up all 30 certificates?
A. Additional certificates are available to buy from us in bundles. Download a Certificate Re-order Form.

Q. Do I need to be an Approved Assessment Centre (AAC) to deliver the Literacy Leader Award?
A. There is no requirement for you to become an AAC, however, in most cases the organisation wishing to deliver the Literacy Leader Award will already by approved by Sports Leaders UK to deliver one (or more) of our other awards (perhaps the Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership or the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership). If your organisation is not already an AAC for one of our other awards then please contact us on 01908 689 180.

Q. So who actually delivers the course? It's not the PE department is it?
A. An English/Literacy specialist will deliver the Literacy Leader Award. It is hoped that a PE Department with experience of delivering sports leadership will offer help and guidance to the English Department as they begin to plan for and deliver the Literacy Leader Award, but the course is about teaching young people how to lead others through basic literacy activities not about teaching literacy through sport or visa versa.

Q. What age do people need to be to do the Literacy Leader Award?
A. Candidates must be 13 or older on the day that your course starts.

Q. Is there an ideal group size?
A. The ideal number of candidates to have on your course will vary depending on the type of candidate you work with and the type of course you run. However, it is worth bearing in mind that the larger the numbers the longer it may take to see everyone lead.

Q. Do they have to lead younger children?
A. We recommend that if possible candidates should be given the opportunity to lead younger (or older) people, however, we understand that this might not always be possible and it is acceptable for candidates to complete the course having only led their peers.

Q. How long does the course take to deliver?
A. This course has a recommended delivery time of 30 hours; however, the time it takes will depend on a range of factors including the previous experience of your candidates (and their general enthusiasm and attitude towards the course!), candidate numbers, delivery methods and external links.

Q. Does the Literacy Leader Award have national recognition?
A. The Literacy Leader Award is a course which is accredited and certificated nationally by Sports Leaders UK. Your successful candidates will receive an official Sports Leaders UK certificate.

Q. So is it a qualification?
A. No. The Literacy Leader Award does not sit on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and is therefore not a nationally recognised qualification.

Q. Can I use the Literacy Leader Award to help my students meet any aspects of the KS3 National Curriculum?
A. Yes. There are many places where the Learning Outcomes for the Literacy Leader Award may help your students to meet some parts of the KS3 NC. See a full list of the Literacy Leader Award Learning Outcomes.

Q. Do I need to come on Tutor Training to deliver the Literacy Leader Award?
A. No. At present we do not offer any Tutor Training for prospective tutors of this award. We feel that an English specialist, with help from the TRP and support from an experienced PE Department, should be able to deliver the course with no formal training from us. If you would like to attend one of our Tutor Training days in order to familiarise yourself with the underlying principles and concepts of leadership then you will be more than welcome. However, please bear in mind that the day will focus on leadership through sport and/or dance activities and will not be tailored towards literacy.