What is Children’s University?
Children’s University is a charity that works in partnership with schools to develop a love of learning in children. This is achieved by encouraging and celebrating participation in extra-curricular activities in and outside school.
At North Wootton Academy we offer a wide range of after-school activities from Year 1 upwards. Every time a child attends an after school club the time they spend is logged on the club register. Each hour being one credit. Hours are banked and accumulate year-on-year.
Once children gain enough hours (See below) they will attend a Children’s University Graduation Ceremony. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the children’s many talents, skills and achievements in their learning beyond the school day.
Children's University Graduation Ceremonies Gallery
Certificates start with a Bronze Award for 30 hours of CU Learning Activities and go up to a Gold Fellowship Award for 1,000 hours! Children are encouraged to participate in a wide range of learning opportunities and to broaden their experience, so there is a cap of 100 hours per club.
| Bronze Level | Silver Level | Gold Level (Graduation level) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awards | Bronze Award (30 hours) | Silver Award (65 hours) | Gold Award (100 hours) |
| Bronze Certificate (130 hours) | Silver Certificate (165 hours) | Gold Certificate (200 hours) | |
| Bronze Diploma (230 hours) | Silver Diploma (265 hours) | Gold Diploma (300 hours) | |
| Bronze Degree (330 hours) | Silver Degree (365 hours) | Gold Degree (400 hours) | |
| Bronze Postgraduate Award (430 hours) | Silver Postgraduate Award (465 hours) | Gold Postgraduate Award (500 hours) | |
| Bronze Postgraduate Certificate (530 hours) | Silver Postgraduate Certificate (565 hours) | Gold Postgraduate Certificate (600 hours) | |
| Bronze Postgraduate Diploma (630 hours) | Silver Postgraduate Diploma (665 hours) | Gold Postgraduate Diploma (700 hours) | |
| Bronze Postgraduate Masters Degree (730 hours) | Silver Postgraduate Masters Degree (765 hours) | Gold Postgraduate Masters Degree (800 hours) | |
| Bronze Doctorate (830 hours) | Silver Doctorate (865 hours) | Gold Doctorate (900 hours) | |
| Bronze Fellowship (930 hours) | Silver Fellowship (965 hours) | Gold Fellowship (100 hours) |
Do other clubs that the children attend count – not school ones?
Credits can be earned by attending other clubs, but they must have been accredited by Children’s University and will be on a list of CU Learning Destinations which can be viewed on the Children’s University website.
To log the hours attended at a CU Learning Destination you will need a Passport to Learning in which to record participation in the activities taken part in beyond the classroom.
A Passport to Learning can be purchased from the School Office or on Scopay for £5.
Do any other activities count?
Many museums and places of interest where the children extend their learning are recognised CU Learning Destinations – just check the list and take your Passport along to be stamped or signed.