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Contact: D of E Support Team
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The Duke of Edinburgh Award in Berkshire
A D of E Forum will be held on Wednesday 15 October 7.30 to 10pm at the Wokingham Waterside Centre. All welcome - click here for details and how to register.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award in Berkshire
Registration for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme (D of E) can be made with the Berkshire Scouts D of E Support Team. The D of E Support Team provides registration, support and advice for Explorer Scouts and Scout Network Members who wish to work towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Normally the first line advice and support is available through Explorer Scout Leaders and Scout Network Leaders.
Registration
Explorer Scouts (14 years and above), members of Scout Network and
Adult Leaders aged 18-25 may register for the Duke of Edinburgh Award
through Berkshire Scouts.
There are three awards (see below for details) and the cost of registration including the award booklet are
Bronze £12.50
Silver £12.50
Gold £17.50
The registration form can be downloaded here. Please post the form and the monies to the address provided on the form.
A one off payment for each award covers registration, record book, badge and certificate on completion of the award and all postage costs. The record book will be issued to the person taking part in the Award Scheme and confirmation sent to their Explorer Scout Leader or County Scout Network Leader. Completed books should be returned to the Berkshire Scouts D of E Support Team who will arrange for assessment and issue of badges and certificates.
Information
Information on the support of the award scheme through Berkshire Scouts may be obtained via
telephone 07092 814 037 ( 24 hour answerphone ).
The 24 hour answerphone facility is also available for those without Internet access to obtain registration forms.
Before e-mailing or using the answerphone please be sure to check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) list maintained by the Berkshire Scouts D of E Support Team.
Click here for FAQ’s
ScoutBase has some very useful pages of the D of E scheme and its operation with an Explorer Scout Unit or the Scout Network - Click here
D of E merchandise and support material is available direct from the national D of E organisation. Details of merchandise, support material and costs can be found on the D of E website www.theaward.org
Please note that Award booklets are not available via the National D of E Award Site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for the frequently asked questions about the D of E award and the Berkshire Support Team.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is available at Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels. Each level involves service, skills, physical recreation and an expedition. In addition the Gold Award involves a residential project.
Bronze award - minimum age on entry - 14, minimum age for completion 14.5. This requires components such as service which involve at least three months service for example helping with a Beaver Colony or Cub Pack.
Silver award - minimum age on entry - 15, minimum age for completion 16 (15.5 if a Bronze Award Holder). This requires at least six months service.
Gold award - minimum age on entry - 16, minimum age for completion 17.5 (17 if a Silver Award Holder). This requires at least twelve months service.