DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD

The DofE is a prestigious award which encourages student’s independence through the development of physical skills, volunteering in the community, expedition training and learning of new skills.

Students start their D of E award in Year 9.

A Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is so much more than a ‘pat on the back’ for completing a programme of activities. It is recognition of a young person’s successful journey of self-discovery and development, renowned by employers and universities alike for the qualities young people have who’ve achieved a DofE Award.
Its balanced programme develops the whole person – mind, body and soul, in an environment of social interaction and team working.
There are three progressive levels of DofE programmes which, when successfully completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
To achieve each one participants must pay for a ‘Participation Place’ through a Licensed Organisation such as BVC and complete a programme of activities in four or five sections. These involve helping the community/environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, training for and completing an expedition and, for Gold only, working with a team on a residential activity.
With the help of DofE Leaders, participants select their own programme of activities and set themselves objectives.

It’s not a competition or about being first. It’s all about self-development.

What is the Bronze DofE? Information for parents

For more information please visit the DofE website.

For all queries about the Duke of Edinburgh Award Please Contact: 

Mr Gee – agee@bottishamvc.org

Miss Nichols – snichols@bottishamvc.org