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/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/programme_ideas_-_volunteering.pdf

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/2019/03/programme_ideas_-_physical.pdf

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/2019/04/programme_ideas_-_skills.pdf

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

Does the residential count for your Gold programme?                                                                    https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Residential_Checklist.pdf

Click below for a list of Residential ideas:                                                                                            https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/programme_ideas_-_residential.pdf

Extra information on the Residential Section (Gold Award only):                                                                                  https://www.dofe.org/resource-zone/participants/residential/

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/2019/08/20-Conditions-of-the-Expedition-section-2019-1.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/documents/resources/25k-raster-legend.pdf - OS Map symbols

Condition 17 requires a participant to understand and adhere to the Countryside Code.

Click below to view the Countryside Code:                            https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/701188/countryside-code.pdf

The Expedition Section is managed by Haydon School in partnership with BXM Expeditions, an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Please see the link below for a range of useful information available on their website: https://bxmexpeditions.co.uk/

To ensure you have all the essential kit for the Expedition Section of your Award, please see the online Expedition Kit Checklist & Expedition Kit Slide

https://goo.gl/cW2ncV - Expedition Kit Checklist

https://goo.gl/rGcDCU - Expedition Kit Slide

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

If you’re a participant undertaking a Duke of Edinburgh's Award, you are able to download the DofE app to start, manage and complete your programme. This is a convenient way to update eDofE as well as upload evidence and Assessors Reports. Available for free from the App Store and Google Play.

DofE App FAQs - https://help.edofe.org/hc/en-gb/sections/360005152674-DofE-App-FAQs

How to use the DofE App

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