BxA DofE


What is the award?

“The Award equips young people for life and work.”


Why do the award?

Meet some great people,

Help others,

Develop your own skills in a whole range of ways

and have a laugh.


The impact that DofE has on young people and their futures

  • 84% had totally new experiences;

  • 81% were generally more motivated;

  • 69% found new interests and hobbies;

  • 80% gained a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses;

  • 71% increased their self-belief;

  • 93% felt they'd improved their teamwork skills;

  • 69% felt less bored as a result of DofE;

  • 84% improved their decision-making skills;

  • 76% stated that they were now better at sticking to tasks and seeing them through;

  • 75% said they'd gained new friends.

Source: Pears Foundation and DofE Research


How do you achieve an award?

You achieve your Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you're going for Gold) –

  1. Volunteering,

  2. Physical,

  3. Skills,

  4. Expedition

  5. and for Gold, a Residential. 

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

And it may be things you are already doing!