Duke of Edinburgh

What is the DofE?

DofE programmes consist of non-competitive voluntary activities for young people. Anyone aged between 14 and 24 can do a DofE programme.

There are three levels of DofE programme which require increasingly more time and commitment from young people:

• Bronze: Start at 14+ years old
• Silver: Start at 15+ years old
• Gold: Start at 16+ years old

With four sections (five at Gold level), there are hundreds of activities that young people can choose to do:

Volunteering – From helping at an after-school kids club or running an awareness campaign to raising money for charity or working on a recycling project, young people can get out and help others.

Physical – From football to yoga, swimming to skateboarding, participants take part in a sport, dance or fitness activity, showing improvement over time.

Skills – Participants learn a new skill or develop existing talents. With choices from DJing and science to drama and zoology, the sky’s the limit!

Expedition – Through planning, training for and completing and adventurous journey in the UK or abroad, young people develop initiative and a spirit of discover.

Residential (Gold level Only) Participants take part in a shared activity away from home with people they don’t know. For example: a conservation holiday, a language course or helping on kids’ activity camp…

Participants keep track of their progress and get their Awards approved by their Leaders through our online record keeping system, eDofE.

Additionally, participants can also use the mobile app to monitor and update their progress. Click here for a ‘How to Guide’ on using the app.

How long does it take?

Each section must be done for a minimum period of time. Whilst timescales are given in months, participants need to give a regular commitment averaging at least an hour a week during this time. To achieve an Award young people must show persistence, commitment and personal development.

They may easily fit their DofE activities around their school, college or work commitments, carrying the out in their own personal time.

They may choose to use an activity they are already doing as a DofE activity – or go for something new.

• Bronze: usually take around 6-9 months to complete
• Silver: usually takes around 6-12 months to complete.
• Gold: usually takes 12-18 months to complete

The Duke of Edinburgh roadmaps can be found here

Assessor reports

Students must get each section assessed by an adult who isn’t related to the individual.  Assessors need ID number, the section they are assessing and the level of the award.

Assessors will write about what the participant has achieved over the time span allocated to the section and notable achievements they have made in partaking in the participants chosen activity.

Link to Assessors page can be found here

Achieving the award

Once all of the sections are completed , assessor reports have been written and all sections have been verified then awards will be handed at celebration evening.

Bronze Celebration evening

Monday 6^th July 2026– All students who have achieved the award will be given their certificate at the celebration evening at the end of July.

Meet the team

DofE Manager– Mr M Brookes

DofE Co-Ordinator- Miss E Eldred

DofE Co-Ordinator- Mr J Beets

DofE Co-Ordinator- Miss S Montgomery

DofE Co-Ordinator– Mr A Mahauad- Campodonico

DofE Co-Ordinator– Mr D Kelly

Information Documents

DofE Information Evening

Activity Ideas

Expedition Kit List