DofE Launch 2017 This can be tailored to your specific audience if required.

Introductions Mr Dixon (Director of DofE) Mrs Brazil (Assistant Director of DofE) Mrs Haden (Bronze Expedition Leader) Miss Johnson (Assistant Bronze Expedition Leader) Mr Houlcroft (Silver Expedition Leader) Miss Taylor (Assistant Silver Expedition Leader) Mr Hill (Gold Expedition Leader) Mr Jervis (Equipment Manager) DX

Who does DofE? It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24. You can do DofE programmes at three levels: Bronze (in Year 10) Silver (in Year 11) Gold (in the 6th form – two year programme) DX

What is involved? Video clip … a personal programme of activities in four sections: Volunteering: making a difference 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 with your friends. At Gold level, you must do an additional Residential section, which involves working and staying away from home doing a shared activity. DX

Bronze Award (Year 10) Volunteering Physical Skills Expedition 3 months Plan, train for and complete a 2 day, 1 night expedition All participants must undertake a further 3 months in the Volunteering, Physical or Skills section. DX

Silver Award (Year 11) Volunteering Physical Skills Expedition 6 months One section for 6 months and the other section for 3 months Plan, train for and complete a 3 day, 2 night expedition Direct entrants must undertake a further 6 months in the Volunteering or the longer of the Physical or Skills sections. DX

Gold Award (Year 12 and 13) 12 months Volunteering Physical Skills Expedition Residential 12 months One section for 12 months and the other section for 6 months Plan, train for and complete a 4 day, 3 night expedition Undertake a shared activity in a residential setting away from home for 5 days and 4 nights Direct entrants must undertake a further 6 months in either the Volunteering or the longer of the Physical or Skills section. DX

Choosing activities There is a massive choice of activities that count towards DofE programmes. You can select practically any activity you want – as long as it’s legal and morally acceptable. Activities are placed in specific sections for a reason. You need to choose activities you are going to enjoy. Activities could be something that you are already doing or perhaps one you’ve always wanted to try. DX

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Volunteering Volunteering is simple. It’s about making a difference within your community, either to one person or to a group of people, without getting paid. One hour a week, for a minimum period Community action and raising awareness Coaching, teaching and leadership Working with the environment or animals Helping a charity or community organisation DX

Physical A regular commitment for a minimum period Team sports (school team) Individual sports Water sports Racquet sports Dance Fitness Adventure sports Martial arts HC?

Skill On your own, or with your friends Develop an existing hobby or skill, or start something new… Arts (Eisteddfod – 3 months) Drama (school play) Science and technology Care of animals Music (orchestra) Life skills Learning and collecting Media (e.g. photography) Natural world Games (e.g. chess) WB?

Residential Develop the confidence to thrive in an unfamiliar environment Develop the skills and attitudes to live and work with others Must be approved before booking Examples: Assisting at a kids’ summer camp Joining a conservation project Improving language skills on an intensive course HL?

Choosing activities Guidance about what can be done for Volunteering, Skill and Physical is available on the school DofE website. Please check with Mrs Brazil if you or your son/daughter is unsure. Assessors cannot be a family member. HL?

Expedition – Bronze Two days, one night Groups of 7 Self-sufficient Walk – camp – walk 6 hours per day Local area Aim work (project) Resilience, cooperation, leadership, risk and consequences Training sessions Mondays 3:30 to 4:30 during Spring and Summer terms Practice expedition Blackwell Court Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon in late April Qualifying expedition Malvern Mon/Tues or Thurs/Fri in early July DX

Expedition – Silver Three days, two nights 7 hours per day Unfamiliar rural area A step up from Bronze Heavier packs, longer days, bigger blisters Training sessions Mondays 3:30 to 4:30 from November to February Practice expedition Long Mynd Thursday to Tuesday in mid April Qualifying expedition Malvern Mon/Tues/Wed or Wed/Thurs/Fri in early July DX

Expedition – Gold Four days, three nights 8 hours per day Wild Country Wild camping!  Practice expedition – Y12 Snowdonia Sunday to Thursday in early July Training weekend – Y13 Brecons Mid March Qualifying expedition – Y13 Sunday to Friday in mid July HL

Expedition – Gold Timeline AUTUMN SPRING SUMMER 2017/18 Enrolment Form groups Plan Practice Expedition Practice Expedition Rhinogs 2018/19 Qualifying Training Camp Brecon Cadair Idris 2019 Deadline to sign off Aim Work HL

Expedition ‘Aim’ examples What is land used for around the Malvern Hills? What plants and animals can be found in different habitats? What factors affect morale during the expedition? To produce a video of Dos and Don’ts for DofE expeditions. HL

Highlights from the DofE expeditions 2017 DX

How much will it cost? Enrolment and expedition deposit - £90 (Gold £100) Expedition balance payable in Spring term Bronze £100 Silver £125 Practice Gold Y12 £130 Qualifying Gold Y13 expedition cost for 2019 will be £185 School will always help in the event of financial difficulty – speak to Mrs Brazil DX

Buying expedition equipment School provides tents, stoves, fuel. Expedition information evenings Wednesday 10 January Thursday 11 January Boots, waterproof jacket and trousers, rucksack Sleeping bag, mat, quick drying clothing 15% Discount at Cotswold Outdoor (Webbs) Discounted equipment available in January Expedition food discount online DX

How can parents help? Twitter: @SBHSDofE School website Expedition dates in your diary Assist and encourage use of eDofE to keep a record of progress Help son/daughter to choose activities and find a suitable assessor (not a family member) Queries to Mrs Brazil, Mr Dixon, or relevant expedition leaders DX