PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT

DUKE OF EDINBURGH SCHEME

CASTLE HOWARD BRONZE FARNDALE – ROSEDALE – GOATHLAND (NORTH YORK MOORS) GOLD

The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme was founded by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1956 to combat ‘…the decline of compassion, the decline of skills, the decline of physical fitness and the decline of initiative.”

There are four elements to the DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME for Bronze and Silver awards: 1.Volunteering 2.Physical 3.Skills 4.Expedition For the Gold Award there is the added element of a residential

EXPEDITION Navigation with map and compass Independence Team working Tents and stoves Perseverance

NAVIGATION BEARINGS BACK BEARINGS COMPASS PACING TIMING MAP WORK

LevelDuration Minimun hours of planned activity each day Bronze 2 days and 1 night At least 6 hours during the daytime (at least 3 of which must be spent journeying) Silver 3 days and 2 nights At least 7 hours during the daytime (at least 3.5 of which must be spent journeying) Gold 4 days and 3 nights At least 8 hours during the daytime (at least 4 of which must be spent journeying)

MAKING MISTAKES

RUCKSACKS TENTS STOVES CLOTHES TOILETRIES FOOD MAPS WATER SHOES SLEEPING BAGS TORCH

Self-belief Self-confidence A sense of identity Initiative A sense of responsibility A real awareness of their strengths New talents and abilities The ability to plan and use time The ability to learn from and give to others in the community New friendships Problem solving, presentation and communication skills Leadership and team working skills

Independent Impact Research 2007 Key findings: 90% of young people said doing their DofE has given them opportunities to help others. 82% noted their DofE has made them want to continue with volunteering/voluntary activities. 74% of young people said they developed self-esteem. 62% feel that doing their DofE has helped them make a positive difference to their local community. 64% feel that as a result of DofE they are better at sport or physical activity. 74% of young people said it allowed them to try activities they would never have tried before. 71% of young people identified improved self-belief

HOW DID I GET ENRICHED?! LEARNED NEW SKILLS – NAVIGATION & USE OF TRANGIA GOOD TO SEE KIDS IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT – CAMPING, NOT LESSONS! GOOD TO SEE WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO PUPILS DIFFERENT KIND OF LEADERSHIP