For each award the pupil is required to achieve ALL the outcomes, competently and with a high reliability to win the relevant award.

The Dolphins prefer to mark each skill out of ten which we feel gives a more progressive indication of skill development than a simple yes/no - a "pass" is 8/10 or better.  Skills gained at the old National Levels have been brought forward into the new scheme - the old National Levels will continue to be awarded throughout 2008.