A personalised 1:1 Duke of Edinburgh Award programme supporting young people to work towards a nationally recognised achievement while developing confidence, independence, resilience and practical skills. Young people are supported through the relevant sections of their DofE programme, with activities personalised around their interests, abilities and individual needs.
Course Modules
Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze Award - 14+; Silver Award - 15+; Gold Award - 16+. Programme activities cover the relevant DofE sections, including Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition, with Residential also required at Gold level.
Awarding Body
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Student Expected Outcomes
Young people can work towards achieving the Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at the appropriate age and level. Alongside the Award, young people have opportunities to develop confidence, independence, resilience, commitment, communication, practical skills and a sense of personal achievement.
Key Stage course delivered to
KS3;KS4;KS5
Admissions Criteria
Bronze - 14+; Silver - 15+; Gold - 16+. Subject to individual assessment and suitability.
Staff Experience
Duke of Edinburgh Award Coordinator, Qualified Teachers, Experienced Tutors & Mentors
Delivery Area
Outreach and community-based environments
Programme length
Dependent on Award level and individual programme
Transport Provided
Yes - included as part of the commissioned Adapt Ed placement
Days Of Delivery
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times of Delivery
TBC
Staff Ratio
1:1
Additional Notes
Delivered through personalised 1:1 provision. Sessions are three hours per day, with placements available up to 15 hours per week. DofE can form part of the young person's wider Adapt Ed programme alongside education, mentoring, enrichment and personal development.
