How to run CREST
There are many ways to run CREST with young people, and we've developed the different Award levels to fit the various needs of educators and students. We also provide comprehensive free guides available for download, as well as teacher demonstration videos, project ideas, introductory webinars, and many other inspirations to help you get started.
Primary and early years
Plan
Browse the free activities in our Resource Library and pick the ones you want to do with your pupils.
You can also choose your own activities. Pre-order Star, SuperStar, or Discovery certificates to have them ready for your CREST event!
Explore
Select and run at least six CREST activities for Star and SuperStar, and one challenge for Discovery.
This is the fun part! Children take on the role of investigators, while you use the Organiser's Card for the activity. You can also run your own challenges with the pupils.
2
Apply
Create a free account on our application platform to order for your certificates.
Complete the application, pay for the certificates and they will be delivered to your delivery address.
Achieve!
Celebrate pupils' incredible achievement as they earn their CREST Awards!
Share your experience with us - email us, tell us in the survey, or tag us in your posts. Let's spread the joy and inspire others with the children's success!
Plan
Browse the free activities in our Resource Library and pick the ones you want to do with your pupils.
You can also choose your own activities. Pre-order Star, SuperStar, or Discovery certificates to have them ready for your CREST event!
Explore
Select and run at least six CREST activities for Star and SuperStar, and one challenge for Discovery.
This is the fun part! Children take on the role of investigators, while you use the Organiser's Card for the activity. You can also run your own challenges with the pupils.
2
Apply
Create a free account on our application platform to order for your certificates.
Complete the application, pay for the certificates and they will be delivered to your delivery address.
Achieve!
Celebrate pupils' incredible achievement as they earn their CREST Awards!
Share your experience with us - email us, tell us in the survey, or tag us in your posts. Let's spread the joy and inspire others with the children's success!
Secondary and further education
Plan
Browse the free resources in our Resource Library for project ideas.
Alternatively, students can create and design their own projects. Familiarise your students with the CREST criteria for Bronze, Silver or Gold so they know what to aim for.
Discover
Students complete their projects before submission. Create a free account on our application platform to submit projects.
For Bronze, upload a sample of the project work or a completed Bronze workbook. For Silver and Gold, upload the project work alongside a profile form of each student.
Assess
Students must meet at least 11 of the 15 CREST criteria to earn an Award.
For the Bronze, a teacher or adult assesses the projects. For Silver and Gold, a CREST assessor evaluates each project. The application fee must be paid before assessment.
3
Achieve!
Celebrate the success of your students as they achieve their CREST Awards.
Share your experience with us - email us, tell us in the survey, or tag us in your posts. Let's spread the joy and inspire others with your students' success!
Plan
Browse the free resources in our Resource Library for project ideas.
Alternatively, students can create and design their own projects. Familiarise your students with the CREST criteria for Bronze, Silver or Gold so they know what to aim for.
Discover
Students complete their projects before submission. Create a free account on our application platform to submit projects.
For Bronze, upload a sample of the project work or a completed Bronze workbook. For Silver and Gold, upload the project work alongside a profile form of each student.
Assess
Students must meet at least 11 of the 15 CREST criteria to earn an Award.
For the Bronze, a teacher or adult assesses the projects. For Silver and Gold, a CREST assessor evaluates each project. The application fee must be paid before assessment.
3
Achieve!
Celebrate the success of your students as they achieve their CREST Awards.
Share your experience with us - email us, tell us in the survey, or tag us in your posts. Let's spread the joy and inspire others with your students' success!
CREST teacher demonstration videos
We have developed a series of demonstration videos for primary teachers who would like to try CREST. Each video contains details on how you can run and top tips from teacher peers.
Free CREST webinars
Our webinars are designed to help you successfully run CREST and provide valuable insights into the process. Whether you're new to CREST or looking for advanced tips, our sessions cover a range of topics to support your needs.
