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"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try."
"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try."
What is the DofE?
What is the DofE?
The DofE is the internationally recognised Award favoured by employers and universities alike.
The Award helps young people to develop the skills and attitudes they need to become more rounded, confident adults. Qualities that colleges, universities and employers are attracted to.
The DofE programmes consist of four to five non-competitive voluntary activities for young people (14-25). There are three levels of DofE programme which require increasingly more time and commitment to complete.
Sections
Sections
Residential section only has to be completed for the Gold Award
Levels
Levels
Bronze
Bronze
This level is available to anyone aged 14+ and usually takes 6-9 months to complete.
Silver
Silver
This level is available to anyone aged 15+ and usually takes 6-12 months to complete.
N.B. You do not need to have completed the Bronze award to do your Silver.
Gold
Gold
The level is available to anyone aged 16+ and usually takes 12-18 months to complete.
N.B. You do not need to have completed the Silver award to do your Gold.
Sign up
Sign up
Start your DofE
Start your Gold Award
Want to take on new challenges?
Want to take on new challenges?
Sign-up to join the adventure, learn new skills & push yourself to new levels
Sign-up to join the adventure, learn new skills & push yourself to new levels
Want recognistion for the things you aready do?
Want recognistion for the things you aready do?
Sign-up and be rewarded for your current commitments and hardwork
Sign-up and be rewarded for your current commitments and hardwork
How do I sign up?
How do I sign up?
It's simple! Once you have chosen the level you would like to sign-up to, click on the link below and complete the registration form.
If you're not sure which level to do, why not talk to your Tutor Mentor or Personal Tutor?
Benefits
Benefits
Through the DofE programme you can expect to develop:
– Self-belief and self-confidence
– A sense of identity
– Initiative and a sense of responsibility
– A real awareness of their strengths
– New talents and abilities
– The ability to plan and use time effectively
– Learning from and giving to others in the community
– Forming new friendships
– Problem solving, presentation and communication skills
– Leadership and teamworking skills.
“It gave me a purpose, something to put my time and energy into.”
“It gave me a purpose, something to put my time and energy into.”
“The DofE gave me space for myself.”
“The DofE gave me space for myself.”
Kick-start your career
Become more employable
DofE Manager - Henry Bryan
DofE Manager - Henry Bryan
"The DofE is a fantastic opportunity to discover, develop and define yourself. I really hope you take up the DofE with us here at The Sheffield College. If you have any questions please talk to your Tutors or contact me for a chat." - Henry Bryan
How is the Award made up?
How is the Award made up?
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