What is DofE?

Voluntary programme that encourages young people to be active, learn new skills, and serve their communities, at one of three progressive levels (Bronze, Silver & Gold)

• Volunteering
• Skills
• Physical
• Residential (Gold)

• Expedition

  Typically 1 hour/week (training/activity) over 3-12 months

Bronze (14+/S3)

Volunteering 3 months *

Physical 3 months *

Skills 3 months *

Exped 2 days

* One must be 6 months.

👉 Platinum Award

Silver (15+/S4)

Volunteering 6 months

Physical 3 months *

Skills 3 months *

* One of Physical or Skills must be 6 months

Exped:

Longer days; more challenging route

Practice 2d+2n; Qualifying 3d+2n

Presentation

👉 Diamond Award

Gold (16+/S5+)

- Volunteering 12 months

- Physical 6 months *

- Skills 6 months *

- Residential - Away from home for 5 days

Exped - Practice 2d+2n; Qualifying 4d+3n; Presentation

* One of Physical or Skills must be 12 months

# 👉 Kings Scout Award