Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
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 achieve from undertaking a DofE Award.
There are three levels of programme you can do which, when you’ve successfully completed them, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The main differences between them are the minimum length of time it takes to complete them, how challenging it is and the minimum age you can start. Click below for further information:
https://www.dofe.org/doing-your-dofe/levels-timescales/
Volunteering SECTION
The Volunteering Section is simple. It’s about choosing to give time to help people, the community or society, the environment or animals. Volunteering for a Duke of Edinburgh's Award must not be done for a business, but can be undertaken for a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
Click below for a list of Volunteering ideas:
https://www.dofe.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/08/programme_ideas_-_volunteering.pdf
PHYSICAL SECTION
For your Physical Section you need to choose any sport, dance or fitness activity – in short, anything that requires a sustained level of energy and physical activity. A local sports team or a P.E extra-curricular activity after school are just a few examples.
Click below for a list of Physical ideas:
https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/programme_ideas_-_physical.pdf
SKILLS SECTION
For your Skills Section you need to choose an activity that will allow you to broaden your understanding and increase your expertise in your chosen skill. This may entail learning to play a musical instrument or how to cook a number of traditional meals from scratch.
Click below for a list of Skills ideas:
https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/programme_ideas_-_skills.pdf
Residential section
At Gold Level, participants are required to undertake an additional Residential Section. This involves spending five days and four nights taking part in a shared, worthwhile activity with people you’ve never met before. Examples include the National Citizen Service (NCS) or supporting a Scout residential camp.
Click below for a guide on choosing a Residential activity:
https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Residential-Resource-guide.pdf
What counts as a Residential activity?
https://www.dofe.org/doing-your-dofe/activities-sections/residential/residential-requirements
Click below for a list of Residential ideas:
https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/programme_ideas_-_residential.pdf
Extra information on the Residential Section (Gold Award only): https://www.dofe.org/residential-section/
Expedition Section
The Expedition section entails participants planning, training for and completing an unaccompanied, self-reliant expedition with an agreed aim.
Participants undertake at least one practice expedition before a qualifying expedition (the one that is assessed).
An expedition must be completed by a participants own physical effort with minimal external intervention and without motorised assistance.
How long does my expedition need to be?
A participant must meet the 20 Conditions of an Expedition in order to pass successfully.
Click below to view the 20 Conditions of the Expedition Section:
https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20-Conditions-of-the-Expedition-section-2019.pdf
Condition 14 requires a participant to have the necessary physical fitness, first aid and expedition skills required to complete their expedition safely. First aid and expedition skills are undertaken as part of the Expedition Training at school.
Click below to refresh your first aid and expedition skills:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvd0isBh6beTimR5u73eLdNEQcqzrPaWh - First aid skills
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJp4yCtYcXprknSY_FAUpWG5ZbDwHmfY7 - Expedition skills
https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/docs/legends/25k-raster-legend.pdf - Ordnance Survey map symbols
Condition 17 requires a participant to understand and adhere to the Countryside Code.
Click below to view the Countryside Code:
The Expedition Section is managed by Haydon School in partnership with BXM Expeditions, an approved activity provider for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Please see the link below for a range of useful information available on their website:
Expedition Kit Checklist
To ensure you have all the essential kit for the Expedition Section of your Award, please see the online Expedition Kit Checklist & Expedition Kit PowerPoint.
https://goo.gl/cW2ncV - Expedition Kit Checklist
https://goo.gl/rGcDCU - Expedition Kit PowerPoint
eDofE user guide
For support in using eDofE, including uploading Assessors Reports or any other evidence, please see the eDofE User Guide below:
https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/10-Step-eDofE-User-Guide-for-Participants-including-Mobile-eDofE.pdf - 10 Step eDofE User Guide for Participants
https://edofe.org/ - eDofE Online
If you have forgotten your login details, please see Mr Harding
Assessors Report Guide
Upon completion of the Volunteering, Physical, Skills or Residential section, an Assessors Report is required to be completed and uploaded onto eDofE. This is in order for the given section of your Award to be verified as completed.
For guidance on how to complete an Assessors Report please click the link below:
https://goo.gl/VKv6VT - Assessors Report Guide
An Assessors Report can be completed online using the link below. If completing an Assessors Report online, please ensure your ID number is issued to your Assessor. Your ID number is located on the top left of your eDofE homepage.
https://edofe.org/Assessor - Assessors Report
For further information, including how to enrol onto your Duke of Edinburgh's Award at school, please contact:
Mr Harding - Duke of Edinburgh's Award Manager
Email: rharding3.312@lgflmail.org
Office: Room 80A