Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Year 9 & Above
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a life-changing experience. An opportunity to have fun with friends. A chance to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement. Students gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication.
There are four sections to complete:
- Volunteering - Helping the community/environment.
- Physical - Becoming fitter and healthier.
- Skill - Developing competence, earning a qualification.
- Expedition - Completing a 2-day expedition in the local area.
The Bronze Award is open to all students’ Year 9 and above. The Silver is open to students who complete the Bronze.
The closing date for applications and payment is 17 October 2025.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a registered charity, funded by donations, participation places and licences. Brooklands Academy is one of those Licenced Organizations run by our Manager Mr Morgan.
Students' Access to DofE
The DofE manager has a Drop in at Student Services. They can be accessed at break time, lunch time and after school. There are also regular sign up and training sessions.
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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(Day time) |
Drop in |
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(After school) |
Drop in |
Bronze introduction (invite only) |
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(After school) |
Silver training (invite only) |
Sign Up & Cost - first half-term of each year only
Bronze Award
- Complete and submit the booking form
- Pay the fee on Arbor Pay - in the region of £145 (Pupil Premium students are free)
Silver Award
- Complete and submit the booking form
- Pay the fee on Arbor Pay - in the region of £300
- Fee - includes practice expedition
- Fee - excludes qualifying expedition (in the region of £300)
Correspondence
DofE Bronze Sign-Up Letter Year 9 2025
DofE Silver Sign-Up Letter Year 12 2025
Useful Documents
Risk Assessment
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For Bronze Expedition Only - IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 07721109115 Line open from Friday 15.00 Friday to the end of the expedition on Saturday- voice calls only - no text messages. |
Links
- Introduction to DofE - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7kY2w4A7_s
- How to use the DofE app - www.youtube.com/watch?v=D80IGvCwbhM
- Completing a Section on a P.C. - www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c3pQgTtEFU
- Completing a Section on the app - www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvgHrrdRMD4
- Completing an Assessor Report - www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX0lrfI3Uc8