The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a nationally recognised scheme for young people aged 14-25 and gives them an opportunity to contribute to their community, to become physically active, to learn a new skill and to experience the outdoors, in a new part of the world.
Year 9, who devote 3 months to volunteering, physical and skill sections as well as an additional 3 months to either volunteering, physical or skill. There is also a 2 day/1 night expedition section where they will undertake 6 hour journeying during the daytime and one night camping.
Year 10, who have successfully completed the Bronze Award. The timescale involves 6 months devoted to volunteering, physical and skill sections as well as an additional 3 months to either physical or skill. There is also an expedition involving 3 days of journeying for 7 hours each day and 2 nights of camping.
Year 12, who have successfully completed the Silver Award. The timescale involves 12 months devoted to volunteering, 6 months devoted to physical and skill sections as well as an additional 6 months to either physical or skill. There may be a chance for participants to take the Direct Gold, in which case they will need to add an additional 6 months on either of their longest 12 month sections. The expeditions will be 4 days journeying for a minimum 8 hours each day and 3 nights of camping.
There is an additional, independently arranged, Residential Section requiring participants to undertake a shared activity, away from home, for 4 nights and 5 days.
The Opportunity-finder can help participants find a residential placement.
If you have any questions please contact Mr Keil in the Geography Department. Or alternatively further information about the Duke of Edinburgh Award can be found on their website.
