FAQ 5 - Do I need to complete CREST as part of a school?

FAQ 5 - Do I need to complete CREST as part of a school?

No – CREST is easy to run, and you can adapt the framework for nearly any settings. CREST Awards is often run by schools, youth groups, STEM clubs and home educators. CREST Awards have successfully been run in the following settings:
  1. Museums and libraries
  2. Work experience placements, internships and apprenticeships
  3. Business and Universities outreach days
  4. Uniform groups (cadets, brownies etc.)
  5. Saturday clubs
  6. Home education
  7. Pupil referral units
  8. SEN school
CREST is run in the UK and internationally. 

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