Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE)

What do we do?

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14-25. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time.

BwD YPS is a Direct Licenced Centre (DLC) who can deliver all aspects of the DofE to young people across the borough. The Positive Activity Team (PAT) is also an Approved Activity Provider and can be commissioned by schools/colleges and other organisations to deliver expeditions/training elements.

The delivery of the DofE is led by the PAT and YPS run an open award night every other Monday evening, which allows YP from all over the borough to access support in getting through their awards. The PAT also supports vulnerable YP engaged in other YP programmes to progress through the award – such as TYS and the CwD inclusion project.