Duke of Edinburgh's Award Presentation

What is the DofE?The worlds leading youth achievement award…

• 60+ years of success

• Operates in 150 countries

• 271,000 participants started in 2016/17

• One of the most recognised qualifications

• Highly regarded by universities, businesses and more

Why would you do it?

How does it work?

Bronze

Ages 14 (13 in yr 9)

6 months to complete

Silver

Ages 15+

6 - 12 months to complete

(depending on direct entry or not)

Gold

Ages 16+

12 - 18 Months to complete

(depending on direct entry or not)

The DofE has three levels…

VOLUNTEERING PHYSICAL SKILLS EXPEDITION

Each level has 4 or 5 sections

RESIDENTIAL

(Only at Gold level)

VOLUNTEERINGVolunteering is all about making a difference to other people’s lives. Perhaps you’re interested in animals or conservation? Or you might like to work with older people or raise money for a cause that means a lot to you? From teaching children cyber safety to starting a local recycling campaign, the Volunteering section of your DofE enables you to give your time to help others and change things for the better. You’ll really put your heart into volunteering through your DofE.

PHYSICALThe Physical section is a chance for you to focus on your health and fitness and have fun along the way. As long as you pick something that requires a sustained level of energy and physical activity, the possibilities are endless.

Improve your football, rock climbing or dance skills or try a completely new sport or activity. Join a team or do it on your own. You don’t have to be super fit or world class – with the DofE, it’s about setting your own challenges, giving 100% and being the very best you can be.

SKILLSThe Skills section is about discovering what you’re really good at. Maybe you want to get better at something you already do, like playing a musical instrument, or learn something for the very first time, like how to design a website? By developing practical and social skills and nurturing your personal interests and talents, you’ll boost your self-esteem and your CV.

EXPEDITIONExploring the countryside and spending nights away

with your friends. Your expedition will give you lifelong

memories.

You’ll plan, train for and do an expedition, spending days and

nights away in the countryside.

As part of a small team, you’ll plan your aim, plan your routes

from the campsites and do some training to make sure you’re

prepared and know what you’re doing.

Your expedition will improve your communication and

leadership skills and whilst you’ll come home with a rucksack

full of washing, you’ll have an experience you won’t forget.

RESIDENTIAL (Gold Level Only)If you’re going for your Gold DofE Award, you need to complete an additional Residential section. You can choose from a range of residential activities – from helping at a National Trust site in the UK to working in a setting of your choice. You’ll spend five days and four nights taking part in a shared, worthwhile activity with people you’ve never met before. A DofE residential will boost your independence and confidence and is a great way to leave a positive footprint on your life and other people’s.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?Flexible, Easy to do, you're probably already doing some of it!

• 1 hour on each section per week (average).

• Direct silver - an extra 6 months in one section.

• Direct Gold - an extra 6 months in one section.

WHAT WILL YOU GET?

What do I get?• A certificate and pip

• At Gold an award presentation at the palace

• The right to be proud of yourself

• A strong feeling of accomplishment

• Lots of experiences

• An appreciation of the great outdoors!

What will the expedition be like?

Bronze• training and practice element

• 2 day assessment

• 6 hours per day

• 12 - 16 km a day

• Rolling countryside, not too far away

• Campsites

Gold• 10 days in total

• 5 training and practice

• 5 day assessment (1 acclimatisationday)

• 7 hours per day

• 16 - 25 km a day

• One of the national parks, wild areas.

• Wild campsites

What is provided, and what do I need to bring?

Who are Sam Sykes™?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIauG

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Key Dates for Expedition Section

Bronze Year 9

•13th – 16th

July 2020

•Practice and

Assessment

Bronze Year 10

•19th-21st

March 2020 -

Practice

•18th – 19th

April 2020-

Assessment

Gold Year 12

•20th – 24th

May 2020 -

Practice

•20th – 24th

July -

Assessment

Costs

Bronze

• Registration fee - £22

• Expedition section - £200

• Administration fee - £5

• Personal kit – sleeping

bag, boots, clothing, food

£? – personal choice

• £227

Gold

• Registration fee - £29

• Expedition section - £512

• Administration fee - £8

• Personal kit – sleeping

bag, boots, clothing, food

£? – personal choice

• £549

• Cost for residential – from

free to ?

Bronze Year 9 and 10

• Non-refundable deposit

£75 – 14th October 2019

• Remainder paid by 31st

January 2020

Payment Schedule

Gold Year 12

• Non-refundable deposit

£160 (covers 25% deposit

and registration) – 14th

October 2019

• Remainder paid by 24th

April 2020

Any Questions?