A Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is recognition of a young person’s successful journey of self-discovery and development, recognised 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 and this can all be achieved through Girlguiding.
Girls can start in the school year they will be 14 , either whilst still a Guide or when in Rangers
There are three progressive levels of DofE programmes which, when successfully completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
For each level the young person completes a programme of activities in four or five sections that 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.
The expedition needs to be in a group size of between 4 and 7.
Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator
More information can be found on the Duke of Edinburgh website www.dofe.org or through Heather.
Heather Ansell
About the Awards
Bronze Award
- For those aged 14 and over, or aged 13 and in the school year they turn 14.
- You’ll complete sections in Volunteering, Skills, Physical and an Expedition
- Takes at least six months to complete.
Silver Award
- For those aged 15 and over, or aged 14 and in the school year they turn 15.
- You’ll complete sections in Volunteering, Skills, Physical and an Expedition.
- Takes at least 12 months for direct entrants (those without Bronze Awards).
Gold Award
- For those aged 16 to 23.5 if not done Silver or 24 if you have.
- Takes at least 18 months for direct entrants (those without Silver Awards).
- You’ll complete sections in Volunteering, Skills, Physical, an Expedition and a Residential.