Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a fantastic scheme which allows young people to challenge themselves and learn new skills through planning and training for a series of walking expeditions.

Students work in teams to plan their expedition routes and share the load of carrying tent, cooking equipment and food.The expedition lasts for 2, 3 or 4 days depending on the level of the award. In addition, students must also learn a new skill and undertake some voluntary work to achieve the award.

At Rossall the students have the option to complete the Bronze Award and the Gold Award. The main differences between them are the length of time they take to complete, how challenging they are and the minimum age you can start.

A Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great asset when applying for University; students’ academic potential and commitment to their chosen programme of study are the most significant factors in decision-making, but the DofE award can be very beneficial.