1. Is DofE still for you?
This is what we’re aiming for, which is smiley people even when the weather and conditions are rubbish. Getting to this point is about trained and prepared.

2. DofE Silver Award 2019 Season

3. The DofE is… …the world’s leading achievement award for young people.
It encourages young people to live life as an adventure.

4. Progressive Y12 DofE Gold Award Y11 DofE Silver Award
Y8 Camp
Y9 Bush Craft
Y10 DofE Bronze Award
Y11 DofE Silver Award
Y12 DofE Gold Award
THE BIG
EXPEDITIONS

5. Self-confidence
A sense of responsibility
Independence
New talents and abilities
Skills including problem solving,
New relationships
presentation and communication
The ability to lead and work as part of a team

6. Here’s what last seasons Silver students said …
“It's a great way to extend your expedition skills. You also go somewhere different and more interesting than Bronze.”
“I finished Bronze not sure whether I wanted to carry on. I'm glad I did it and it's a shame so many people stop after Bronze. I enjoyed Silver a lot more and am now hoping to do Gold next year! “
“I think that it was a very good experience which I wouldn't have without Silver DofE and have made my friendships within the group stronger.”

7. “I decided to do the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award because I had something to prove both to myself and others. To myself, I had to prove that I wasn't as dependent as I thought and that I had the power with the help of others to become more mobile and grasp every opportunity as any other person could. I had to prove to everyone else both with or without a disability that we didn't have to be confined by the limitations we face and that even if things get hard no matter who you are you can push through. I wanted to show other people with physical impairments who perhaps thought it wasn't possible like I once did that it can be done and it is so fulfilling because not everyone is lucky enough to have a support network of friends and teachers as well as an outdoor education system to make things possible. ”
Jodie

8. The Sections
Volunteering: undertaking service to individuals or the community. (Duration: 6 months)
Physical: improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities.
Skills: developing practical and social skills and personal interests.
Physical and Skills. (Duration : one section for 6 months and the other for 3 months).
Expedition: planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad

9. Section Opportunities
Physical: so many Sports/Dance Clubs
Skill: Dance/Sports/Music Leaders, going to after school clubs such as art, photography, drama, music etc.
Volunteering: helping out at Y5 clubs, helping out at science club, helping out at homework club
Expedition: we sort for you

11. eDofE – sign off Bronze…..lots of you haven’t!
Fill in all sections of planner , with details of activities.
Make sure that you have an Assessor for each section – must be an adult
submit your award , with evidence and Assessors report.
Fill in expedition section with aims and who you gave your presentation to.

13. DofE….
For Silver if you haven’t got majority of Bronze complete you will have to start as a direct entrant taking part in the sections for longer.
With out sign off you wont get your Award
SO….!
Log-in as soon as you get your record book.
Fill in all sections of planner , with details of activities.
Make sure that you have an Assessor for each section.
After required time period, submit your award , with evidence and Assessors report.

14. Application, Cost & Payments
Register and secure a place with a £25 non-refundable payment via the School Gateway. Registration window is Monday 17 September to Monday 15 October 2018.
Costs
Full cost of participation will be the region of £150, to cover Silver DofE Registration , and all camping, transport, training and assessment costs.
4 Scheduled payments
A non- refundable registration payment of £25 due by 15 October 2018, followed payments of £50 due end of January 2019, £50 due end of February and £25 (t.b.c.) due end of March 2019.
Withdrawals
Should you later decide to withdraw from the programme.
The initial £25 payment which covers the DofE Registration cost and DofE pack is not refundable.
Other refunds are discretionary and will depend upon the time of withdrawal and specific circumstances.

15. Schedule 2018
13 September 2018– DofE Silver Information Evening – Season Launch, 7pm to 7,40pm in Sports Hall 1
By end of September
Letter home explaining how to register and payment schedule.
October
Registration and non – refundable payment of £25 via the School Gateway, to secure place.
Gateway will open 17 September and will close Monday 15 October 2018.
Any applications after Monday 15 October will be discretionary.
October/November
DofE Registration ( Providing deposit received)
November/December
eDofE Presentation and choosing sections workshop. – During tutor time.
Team Forming ( Own time) ( Can be friends, but consider common fitness levels)
Mega- Mapping for the Practice Expedition – 3 hrs after school ( This may be Jan 2018)
Own time for route planning. (Maps/ route cards submitted 8 weeks before Expeditions)
eDofE Mapping ( Teams responsibility to submit maps and route cards to deadlines)

16. Schedule 2019 January - April February March
2nd Payment of £50 by 31 January 2019
Mega- Mapping for the Qualifying Expedition – 3hrs after school
Own time for route planning. (Maps/ route cards submitted 8 weeks before Expeditions)
eDofE Mapping ( Teams responsibility to submit maps and route cards to deadlines)
Training Sessions ( Various topics) – 1 hr after school ( Schedule to be advised)
Information on Outdoor Education website, with some home study and task completion required.
February
3rd Payment of £50 by 28 February 2019.
March
Final 4th Payment of an estimated £ 25 but to be confirmed by 31 March 2019.
Night Navigation ( Alice Holt) Fri 8 March
Practice Expedition ( Ashdown Forest) Fri 22 to Sun 24 March
May – June
GCSE Examinations & School Prom.
July
Qualifying Expedition ( Dartmoor) Thu 4 – Sun 7 July

17. The Expeditions Practice – The Ashdown Forest
Level
Duration
Minimum hours of planned activity each day
Silver
3 days and 2 nights
A least 7 hours during the daytime (at least 3 ½ of which must be spent journeying
Practice – The Ashdown Forest
Expedition : Fri 22 – Sun 24 March 2019
3 days/2 nights at campsites (tba)
Qualifying – Dartmoor
Travel & acclimatisation Day - Thu 4 July 2019
Expedition : Fri 3 to Sun 7 July 2019
3 days/2 nights at campsite/wild camp (tba)

18. Communications (Parents)
Contacting the DofE Team
The best way for parents and carers to contact the DofE Team, with questions or issues, by is ing:
How the DofE Team will share information
For Regular Information and Updates
Go to : for “Latest News”.
Go to :
When necessary we will send Letters Home via Schoolcoms, and use the Monthly School Bulletin
We will also hold information meetings when required.

19. Communications (Students)
Contacting the DofE Team
The best way for students to contact the DofE Team, with questions or issues, by is ing: or talking to one of the DofE Team directly.
How the DofE Team will share information
For Regular Information and Updates
Go to : for “Latest News”.
Go to :
We will also provide information by school , weekly school bulletin, DofE Notice Boards ( Reception and outside Canteen) and the Electronic Display in Reception.
We will also hold information meetings/briefings when required, during tutor time and/or afterschool
Training will be delivered by a mix of practical afterschool sessions and information available via Google Classroom and on the Outdoor Education Website.

20. DofE Leaders/Trainers
Could you be a leader or trainer?
Help with the delivery of afterschool training.
Help with supervision of Expeditions.
Evening training course on DofE /DBS Check/Bohunt Safeguarding Course
Navigation Training on the South Downs - OPTIONAL
Extensive Outdoor Weekend expedition training course in the Peak District in April 2019
Opportunities to develop first aid and other outdoor qualifications
If interested!

21. Is DofE for you? Next Steps

22. For more information visit:
The DofE Website : The Bohunt Outdoor Education Website: