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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

  1. Service - helping others
  2. Skills – developing personal interests
  3. Physical Recreation - encouraging physical fitness and an active lifestyle
  4. Expeditions – undertaking an adventurous journey in a group
Residential Project - for the Gold Award only


Bronze award
All participants must undertake a further 3 months in either the Service, Skills or Physical Recreation Section.

Service Options                                                                                                                

  • People in the Community
  • Environmental Service *
  • Emergency Services
  • Fundraising
  • Rescue Service
  • Safety Training
* Weston Grant could be available for this

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.