We offer:

• Bronze Award for Year 9 students

• Silver Award for Year 10 students

• Gold Award for Year 12 students

Students do not need to complete every level in order. Subject to age requirements, young people can join as a direct entrant at Silver or Gold level.

The DofE Award is made up of four sections:

Bronze and Silver

• Volunteering - helping others in the community

• Physical - taking part in sport or physical activity

• Skill - developing a new or existing skill

• Expedition - planning, training for and completing an expedition

Gold

Gold participants complete all of the above, plus an additional:

• Residential section - spending time away from home undertaking a shared activity with new people.

Students choose activities that interest them and work towards their award over several months, typically spending around one hour per week on each section.

More information can be found at: www.dofe.org

A highlight of the award is the expedition section.

• Bronze and Silver expeditions take place within the Peak District National Park during the summer term.

• Gold expeditions take place further afield, typically in areas such as the Lake District.

Students receive comprehensive training before their expedition and are supervised by experienced and qualified Glossopdale staff who generously volunteer their time to support the programme.

We can also discuss alternative options through the Approved Activity Provider (AAP) programme where appropriate.

Students who have successfully completed the previous award level with Glossopdale will receive:

• £50 discount on Silver (after completing Bronze)

• £50 discount on Gold (after completing Silver)

Payment can be spread across the year to make participation as accessible as possible.

The cost of the award includes:

• DofE registration and eDofE account

• Expedition training sessions

• Qualified staff supervision and support

• Weekly training sessions take place every Wednesday after school

• Route planning and navigation training

• Insurance

• Group camping equipment, including:

  • Tents

  • Trangias and gas

  • Maps

  • Compasses

  • First aid kits

  • Other shared expedition equipment

• Ongoing support and guidance throughout the Award

The DofE Award is recognised by colleges, universities and employers and provides students with the opportunity to:

• Build confidence and resilience

• Develop leadership and teamwork skills

• Learn valuable life skills

• Support their local community

• Make new friends

• Explore the outdoors

• Enhance future applications and CVs

Places are now available for Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.

To enrol, complete the form here: Sign Up Form

- Pay the £50 deposit via ParentPay.

If you have any questions about the programme, costs or direct entry routes, please contact Miss Geary, Miss Hunt, Mr Taylor, Mr Ward, Mr Pearson, Miss Troisi, Miss Watts