Prince William launches the new SkillForce Prince William Award programme

The transcript discusses the launch of the Prince William Award, emphasizing the importance of character education for young people. It highlights the role of non-academic attributes like confidence and resilience in personal development. The award targets children aged 6 to 14, combining practical and reflective learning. The program has been piloted in 37 schools, showing improvements in students' confidence and teamwork. The initiative is supported by various organizations and aims to expand nationwide.

What is the primary focus of the Prince William Awards as introduced in the speech?

• Organizing sports competitions

• Providing financial support to schools

• Improving academic grades in English and Math

• Developing non-academic attributes like resilience and confidence

Which age group is targeted by the Prince William Awards?

• 18 to 25 years old

• 3 to 10 years old

• 6 to 14 years old

• 15 to 18 years old

What unique approach does the Prince William Awards use in its program?

• Emphasize only on sports activities

• Provide online courses for students

• Combine practical activities with reflective learning

• Focus solely on classroom-based learning

Who are involved as role models in delivering the Prince William Awards?

• Current school teachers

• Famous actors

• Former service personnel

• Professional athletes

What significant change was observed in pilot schools participating in the Prince William Awards?

• Increase in academic failures

• Decrease in student attendance

• Reduction in extracurricular activities

• Improvement in students' confidence and communication skills