Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is a highly successful programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities for young people with over 200,000 participants and a network of Award Groups throughout the UK.
Key Principles
Three levels of award
Bronze (14+) Offered to yr 10+
Silver (15+) Not offered at College*
Gold (16+) Not offered at College*
*Please note, at present we don’t offer Silver or Gold Award training. However should any student, who successfully completes their Bronze Award, wish to continue with DofE training we can put them in touch with 3 local groups who are running both Silver and Gold Awards.
Four Sections
- Service - helping others
- Skills – developing personal interests
- Physical Recreation - encouraging physical fitness and an active lifestyle
- Expeditions – undertaking an adventurous journey in a group
Bronze award
All participants must undertake a further 3 months in either the Service, Skills or Physical Recreation Section.
Service Options
Skills Section
Participants should:
Skills Options
There are over 200 activities listed in either the Programmes File or on the web site
Examples include:
Art & Design; DJ-ing; Drugs and Peer Education; Journalism; Kite construction and flying;
Music; Sports officiating; Physical Recreation Activities
Any activity can be followed which recognised by the Operating Authority and has a governing body which is recognised by the home country sports council. Examples include:
Athletics; Basketball; Canoeing; Dance; Football; Surfing / Body boarding
Expedition Requirements
Service Options
- People in the Community
- Environmental Service *
- Emergency Services
- Fundraising
- Rescue Service
- Safety Training
Skills Section
Participants should:
- Select and follow an activity
- Show progression and sustained interest
- Gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the activity
Skills Options
There are over 200 activities listed in either the Programmes File or on the web site
Examples include:
Art & Design; DJ-ing; Drugs and Peer Education; Journalism; Kite construction and flying;
Music; Sports officiating; Physical Recreation Activities
Any activity can be followed which recognised by the Operating Authority and has a governing body which is recognised by the home country sports council. Examples include:
Athletics; Basketball; Canoeing; Dance; Football; Surfing / Body boarding
Expedition Requirements
Benefits for young people
Find out more…
You can find out more about the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme at www.theaward.org
Contact
Our D of E Coordinator is Mrs Sarah Lilley. To contact her click here.