Duke of Edinburgh
Duke of Edinburgh (DofE)
What is DofE?
- A life-changing experience.
- A fun time with friends.
- An opportunity to discover new interests and talents.
- A tool to develop essential skills for life.
We offer the DofE programme to pupils between the ages of 14-19 year-olds
There are three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, leads to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
There are four sections to complete at Bronze and Silver level and five at Gold.
The 4 sections for Bronze and Silver are:
- Voluntary Work
- Physical Recreation
- Skills
- Expedition
Achieving a DofE Award is not a competition or about being first. It is all about setting personal challenges and pushing personal boundaries.
Through the DofE programme, our students have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, social skills, pupil’s employability, leadership, communication and drive.
Our students can achieve the same level as any student in a mainstream setting.
This year our students have been working hard through three of the sections.
Volunteering Section:
Our DofE participants have been out and about the local area and parks picking up litter to ensure its clean and tidy.
Physical Section:
Our participants have completed many walks around the local area including Rivington, Birkacre and Abby Village. We have also looked at how to use a compass to help us find our way around.
Skills Section:
Our participants have been building their camping and woodland skills in this section.
- Making fires safely
- Using a kelly Kettle to make hot chocolate
- Whittling wood to make tent pegs and marshmallow roasting sticks
- Building dens/shelters
