Badges
View all badgesThis badge is awarded to people who have:
- worked through Thing 2: Leadership and management — what’s the difference?
- provided evidence of their learning through reflective writing.
This is part of the 23 Things ELC Leadership programme.
To earn this badge you must:
- work through Thing 2 of 23 Things ELC Leadership
- write an account of at least 200 words.
We will decline Open Badge applications without a completed reflective activity.
Before you submit applications and evidence for any of the 23 Things ELC Leadership Open Badges, it is recommended that you achieve these two Open Badges first:
Getting started with Open Badges
Writing evidence for Open Badge applications
You may find it helpful to complete Thing 1 before starting Thing 2.
Think about your role and a situation where you play a significant part in achieving a positive outcome. Write a statement (minimum 200 words) about:
- where you see management skills being used
- the leadership you or others show
- where both management and leadership skills overlap
Badge issuer
Scottish Social Services Council

Submit your application
I confirm that I have read, understood and completed all the activities listed in the badge criteria and that each question from the criteria is answered in the evidence I have provided. My evidence has been written or recorded by me and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that it will take 28 days for you to assess my application and that feedback cannot be provided if my application is unsuccessful.