The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Scheme is a programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities designed to aid the development of young people. There are three levels of award: Bronze, Silver and Gold, which we offer to students in Year 10, 11 and 12-13 respectively. The programme is a nationally recognised voluntary award scheme which equips students with life skills to help them at school and beyond.
DofE Requirements
To complete the Award each student must complete a personal programme of activities in four areas: volunteering in the local community, pursue a skill or hobby and take part in physical recreation. They are also required to plan, train for and complete a self-sufficient expedition camping in tents – which tend to be in beautiful areas of the UK.
Volunteering: undertaking service to individuals or the community.
Physical: improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities.
Skills: developing practical and social skills and personal interests.
Expedition: planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad.
In addition, for the Gold award, students must complete a residential activity.
DofE Student Participation in 2024
84
Bronze
62
Silver
24
Gold
Recent DofE Expeditions
DofE Expeditions have taken us from the Chilterns to Dorset via practices at Horsenden Hill and Hampstead Heath!
Read about some of our DofE adventures:
Record numbers take on Silver DofE Expedition to Dorset
Year 10 take on Bronze DofE Challenge
And some great tips from our students:
Duke of Edinburgh News at NHEHS
