DreamArts projects give opportunities to gain accreditation and qualifications. The creative industries are London's second fastest growing area of employment, and the skills members develop help in their further training, education and employment.

A range of Assessment Qualification Alliance (AQA) Awards are on offer. These include:

• Foundation Certificate
  in Performing Arts
• Intermediate Certificate
  in Performing Arts
• Advanced Certificate
  in Performing Arts
• Youth Arts Leadership/
  Advanced Youth Arts Leadership
• Creative Writing
• Technical Theatre
• Event Management

DreamArts are also an accredited Arts Award centre. The Arts Award qualifi- cations recognise young people's development as young artists and young arts leaders. It works for young people of all interests and abilities, and leads to qualifications at:

• Bronze (NQF Level 1 / GCSE equivalency)
• Silver (NQF Level 2 / GCSE equivalency)
• Gold (NQF Level 3 /AS-Level equivalency)

The Arts Award is run through a partnership between Arts Council England and Trinity College London, and can count towards University applications.

For more info go to www.artsaward.org.uk

To find out more about accreditation on offer contact Ann-Marie on 020 7266 8261 or annemarie@dreamarts.org.uk