​The Duke of Edinburgh Award

The DofE programme at Desborough College will provide your son with the opportunity to develop key skills which are at the core of our beliefs and values, which are known as  ‘The Desborough Way’.

The DofE is an internationally recognised programme that will enable your son to; harness new skills, discover a new found confidence and develop a positive mind-set on life that everyone from colleges to employers and universities are looking for. Your son may already be doing most of the activities which can go towards his Award; the DofE is a fantastic way of getting these recognised.
By completing the Award, he will be able to make a positive contribution to the local community, improve his fitness, and create lasting friendships and unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!

The award is split into different sections each allowing students different and exciting challenges and opportunities. Indeed, many of those who enrol undertake new interests that they may never have considered if they had not begun the programme.

Information regarding each section can be found below:
Expedition
Physical
Skills
Volunteering

Desborough College currently only offers the Bronze Award, with the view to offer Silver next academic year (2019/2020) and Gold two years later (2021/2022).

COST INFORMATION
Bronze: £200
Silver: £300 – 2019/2020 start
Gold: £450 – 2021/2022 start

Please note that once a payment has been made, via Squid, it is non-refundable.
BRONZE AWARD EXPEDITION 2018/19Please find details below of dates for the Expedition.

Training Day:
Practice Expedition:
Qualifying Expedition:

As soon as a location is confirmed by our Expedition providers – BXM Expeditions – this page will be updated, a letter and email will be send to all students as well as parents/guardians.

For information regarding our expedition providers, please visit their website: https://bxmexpeditions.co.uk/

FURTHER INFORMATIONFor general information please visit the DofE website: https://www.dofe.org/
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The DofE Manager at Desborough College is Mr. Collins, who can be contacted at [email protected]

Section Links

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Duke of Edinburgh Award
Desborough Futures
Personal, Social And Health Education
Pioneer Education Trust