1. DofE for Young People with Additional Needs Richard Southworth
EDUCATION, CARE &HEALTH SERVICES

2. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Started in 1956
Approx 300,000 people aged 14 to 25 every year
Active in 120 other countries
3 Levels; Bronze, Silver and Gold
Highly respected by colleges and employers
Website -

3. GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1: Non-competitive 2: Achievable by all .
3: Voluntary
4: Personal development
5: Personalised
6: Balanced
7: Progressive
8: Achievement focused
9: Demand commitment
10: Enjoyable

4. HOW OLD DO YOU NEED TO BE AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE
Level
Minimum Age you can start
Minimum Length of time
Length of time if you have achieved the previous level
Bronze
14 (year 9)
6 months
n/a
Silver
15 (year 10)
12 months
Gold 16
18 months
You must complete whatever level you undertake by the time you are 25

5. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO?
A PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES COMPRISING 4 SECTIONS (5 for Gold!)
Volunteering -  helping someone, your community or the environment 
Physical - becoming fitter through sport, dance or fitness activities
Skills - developing existing talents or trying something new
Expedition - planning, training for and completing an adventurous journey
Residential – (Gold only) - staying and working away from home as part of a team

6. ADDITIONAL NEEDS PROVISION
Non expedition sections accessible to all regardless of ability – goals set based on individual capability
Certificates can be awarded as each section is completed
Expeditions can be a barrier depending on level of participant needs and expertise of expedition provider but variations can be put in place to “relax” the expedition requirements

7. WHAT BROMLEY YOUTH SUPPORT CAN OFFER (1)
An introduction to what the award entails
Enrolment on the DofE system to register their award (edofe)
Advice on choice of activities for the various sections; skill, volunteering, physical and (for Gold only) residential

8. WHAT BROMLEY YOUTH SUPPORT CAN OFFER (2)
Advice on choosing a commercial company (Approved Activity Provider) with which to do the expedition section (note the cost of this commercial package is not included in what we are offering)
Sign off of evidence as it is posted on edofe for each activity

9. WHAT BROMLEY YOUTH SUPPORT CAN OFFER (3)
Submission of the award for final approval once all the sections have been completed
An invitation to the borough presentation ceremony once the award has been approved

10. COST Bromley Youth Support Expedition Costs depending on AAP
£70 for Bronze
£70 for Silver  (£75 if you have not completed bronze prior to enrolment)
£70 for Gold (£85 if you have not completed bronze or silver prior to enrolment)
Note grants may be available for this depending on applicants circumstances
Expedition Costs depending on AAP
Non expedition section costs depending on activity

11. WHAT NEXT? Contact me to enrol or for further information;;

12. ANY QUESTIONS?