The focus of the Young Navigator Awards is to encourage exploration and journeying in local areas using simple maps such as street maps, pictorial park maps and orienteering maps. There is a gradual learning progression via One Star (Bronze), Two Star (Silver) and Three Star (Gold) levels with certificates and badges available for all candidates.The awards are aimed at all age groups and abilities. The Young Navigator Star Courses are fantastic for youngsters to actively learn outside the classroom, the levels compliment Key Stage 2 requirements for the curriculum. The Gold level is often used as a lead in for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.
Learning Outcomes for Levels
One Star (Bronze)
- Make simple maps of interior and exterior building features.
- Undertake journeys around the inside and outside of a building using a map.
- Orientate the map at different locations.
Two Star (Silver)
- Follow a defined route around a large school grounds or small park using prominent paths or tracks.
- Orientate the map against handrails and major point features at regular interval.
- Understand the use of basic map symbols.
- Discover and investigate points of interest during the journey.
Three Star (Gold)
- Plan and follow a journey around a large area using prominent paths, tracks or roads.
- Identify prominent collecting features on map and ground.
- Discover and investigate points of interest during the journey.
- Understand basic walking safety issues.
Availability
These courses can be stand alone or added to other programmes at Hall Place OEC, providing additional outdoor learning experiences and opportunities for achievement and accreditation.
