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 15 October 2026.
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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Drop in |
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(After school) |
Drop in |
Bronze introduction (invite only) |
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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)
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
To follow.
Useful Documents
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DofE Assessor Report Blank
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download_for_offlineDofE Assessor Report Blank
- DofE Bronze Expedition - Food download_for_offline
download_for_offlineDofE Bronze Expedition - Food
- DofE Kit List July 2026 v6 download_for_offline
download_for_offlineDofE Kit List July 2026 v6
Risk Assessment
DofE Generic Risk Assessment 2026For 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
- DofE Bronze Expedition - Food download_for_offline
5 Dimensions Trust
We are a Multi-Academy Trust that serves the young people of west Milton Keynes, currently comprising of three secondary schools; The Hazeley Academy, Shenley Brook End School and Walton High and three primary schools; Brooklands Academy, Emerson Valley School and Merebrook Infant School.
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