Our Courses

ILM & DofE Accredited Programme

Two nationally recognised accreditations, each delivered as its own structured course: the ILM Level 2 Young Leaders Award, and LOF’s approved DofE Skills section courses for Bronze and Silver. Schools can run one, or both alongside each other.

ILM Level 2 Young Leaders Award

A nationally recognised qualification that transforms how young people see themselves as leaders. Students aged 13 to 17 (Years 9–12) work through 3 modules, earning the ILM Level 2 Young Leaders Award and the CREST STEM Bronze Award, both internationally recognised credentials that strengthen UCAS applications.

ILM Level 2 Young Leaders Award, from the Institute of Leadership and Management

CREST STEM Bronze Award

Universities and employers value this award as it highlights leadership, critical thinking and self-awareness in young people. It also opens progression to further ILM qualifications, such as ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management.

The Process

DofE Skills Section: Bronze & Silver

Leaders of Our Future is an approved provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Skills section, running structured, 1-hour-a-week courses that meet DofE’s official minimum timescales. Students complete a Bronze course or a Silver course, both delivered flexibly around the school day.

Bronze

Lead the Room: public speaking and commanding attention with confidence

Silver

6-month course (26 weeks), 1 hour a week — meets DofE's minimum Silver Skills timescale for students who've completed Bronze

Both options run during school hours or after school, and can be delivered virtually or in person, whichever fits your timetable and facilities best.

Option A

ILM Level 2 Young Leaders Award

In-person, virtual or hybrid · Years 9–12 (min. 5 students)

in-school session per month, with remaining learning delivered virtually, or all sessions in person if preferred. Runs at lunch or after school, and can be funded directly by parents.

Option B

DofE Skills Section

During or after school, virtual or in-person · Years 9–12

A 3-month Bronze course or 6-month Silver course, 1 hour a week, delivered by LOF as an approved DofE Skills provider.

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