The DofE is all about commitment and pushing yourself to achieve – gaining new skills, pushing yourself physically, helping others and exploring new territories. At the same time, you'll create great friendships, experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.

You can do the Duke Of Edinburgh's Award at three levels, Bronze, Silver or Gold. Bronze in Year 9, Silver in Year 10 and Gold in Sixth Form. Each of the DofE awards are nationally recognised qualifications.

You achieve your Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections:

• Volunteering (Link) 
• Physical (Link) 
• Skill (Link) 
• Expedition (Link) 
• Residential  (Link) (Gold Award Only)

The best bit is – you get to choose what you do!

You choose your programme - each section can be activities and projects that you enjoy, and along the way you'll develop experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

If you need any further information click on the links below for the award you would like to take part in. Also talk to the Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator in school - Mr Bolton.

If you've been given a place on an award, you can find out more info about getting started, choosing your activities and how to complete your award on the Duke of Edinburgh website www.dofe.org

Bronze Award (Year 9+)

When can I do my Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award?

If you are in Year 9 and 13 years old, you are able to start the Bronze DofE programme – check with your DofE Coordinator - Mr Bolton .

Activities for each DofE section take a minimum of one hour a week over a set period of time, so they can be fitted in around your academic study, hobbies and social life. Development and regular progress must be shown and all activities must be completed before your 25th birthday.

Bronze timescales:

• Volunteering section: 3 months (1 hour a week, 12 times)
• Physical section: 3 months (1 hour a week, 12 times)
• Skills section: 3 months (1 hour a week, 12 times)
• Expedition section: 2 days and 1 night

You also have to do 3 more months (1 hour a week, 12 times) in one of the Volunteering, Physical or Skills sections.

For further information click on the link below:

https://www.dofe.org

Silver Award (Year 10+)

When can I do my Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award?

If you are in Year 10 and you have already completed your Bronze Award then great news. Even if you haven't completed Bronze, you may be able to start a Silver DofE programme - check with your DofE Coordinator - Mr Bolton.

Activities for each DofE section take a minimum of one hour a week over a set period of time, so they can be fitted in around your academic study, hobbies and social life. Development and regular progress must be shown and all activities must be completed before your 25th birthday.

Silver timescales:

• Volunteering section: 6 months (1 hour a week, 24 times)
• Physical section: 3 months (1 hour a week, 12 times)
• Skills section: 6 months (1 hour a week, 24 times)
• Expedition section: 3 days and 2 nights

If you didn't do Bronze, you must undertake a further 6 months in either the Volunteering or the longer of the Physical or Skills sections.

For further information click on the link below:

https://www.dofe.org