Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Following a DofE programme gives young people the opportunity to experience new activities or develop existing skills.

We deliver the programme under licence and it is offered through DofE groups in schools, voluntary organisations, youth clubs and Open Award Centres throughout the county.

The programmes encourage young people to use their free time productively – it’s challenging, developmental and fun! It also contributes to the Every Child Matters outcomes. 

These outcomes are:

• Be healthy

• Stay safe

• Enjoy and achieve through learning

• Make a positive contribution to society

• Achieve economic well-being.

Currently more than 3,400 participants are doing their DofE Award in Derbyshire, with 331 achieving a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award in 2008-2009.  They are supported by more than 300 leaders and volunteers.

Contacts

Jackie Negus
email: jackie.negus@derbyshire.gov.uk

Susan Popham
email: susan.popham@derbyshire.gov.uk

Tel: 01629 530511