DofE

A DofE programme is a real adventure from beginning to end.  It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from.  You just need to be aged between 14 and 24 and realise there’s more to life than sitting on a sofa watching life pass you by.

Levels:

You can do programmes at three levels, which when completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Sections:

You achieve your Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you're going for Gold) - Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and for Gold, a Residential.

You'll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter, developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity (Gold only).

The best bit is - you get to choose what you do!

Your programme can be full of activities and projects that get you buzzing, and along the way you’ll pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

For further information, click see: https://www.dofe.org/do/activities/

Also see these links:

Volunteering.

Physical.

Skills.

Alternatively, please contact Mr. Bird at IB@chosen-hill.gloucs.sch.uk or visit the DofE Website at http://www.dofe.org/

DofE Dates

Thursday 16th April- Saturday 18th April 2026

  • Year 10 Silver Practice Expedition

Wednesday 22nd April- Saturday 25th May 2026

  • Year 12 Gold Practice Expedition

Saturday 31st January 2026

  • Bronze DofE First Aid

Friday 8th May- Saturday 9th May 2026

  • Bronze DofE Training/ Practice Weekend

Thursday 14th May- Saturday 16th May 2026

  • Silver Assessed Expedition

Friday 26th June- Saturday 27th June 2026

  • Year 9 Bronze Assessed Expedition

Monday 6th July- Friday 10th July 2026

  • Gold Assessed Expedition

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Bronze Award - Year 8 into Year 9

Silver Award - Year 9 into Year 10

Gold Award - Year 11 into Year 12