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DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD

Oxford Sixth Form College offers the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award as part of our extra-curricular programme.

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ABOUT THE AWARD

This prestigious award was founded in 1956 by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, as a way of developing young people and giving them the skills they need to prepare for life and work. It is looked upon favourably both by universities and employers, who seek well-rounded and open-minded individuals.

The award consists of 5 areas:
  • Volunteering – give back to the community
  • Physical – get fit and active
  • Skills – learn something new
  • Expedition – go on an adventure
  • Residential (gold only) – learn and socialise in a new setting
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AWARDS

Bronze award:

  • Volunteering section: 3 months
  • Physical section: 3 months
  • Skills section: 3 months
  • Expedition section: 2 days/1 night
  • Plus a further 3 months in either the Volunteering, Physical or Skills sections.

Silver award:

  • Volunteering section: 6 months
  • Physical and Skills sections: One section for 6 months and the other section for 3 months
  • Expedition section: 3 days/2 nights
  • If you didn’t do complete the Bronze award, you must undertake a further 6 months in either the Volunteering or the longer of the Physical or Skills sections.

Gold award:

  • Volunteering section: 12 months
  • Physical and Skills sections: One section for 12 months and the other section for 6 months
  • Expedition section: 4 days/3 nights
  • Residential section: Undertake a shared activity in a residential setting away from home for 5 days and 4 nights.
  • If you didn’t do complete the Silver award, you must undertake a further 6 months in either the Volunteering or the longer of the Physical or Skills sections.
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BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMME

Through undertaking the DofE award, you will gain and develop the skills and attitudes needed to become a more rounded, confident person; qualities to which colleges, universities and employers are attracted.


To find out more about the award, visit the website: Dofe

You will gain:
  • Self-belief
  • Self-confidence
  • A sense of identity
  • Initiative
  • A sense of responsibility
  • Time management
  • The ability to learn from and give to others in the community
  • New friendships
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  • Leadership and team-working skills
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