Duke Of Edinburgh's Award
The Scheme 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.
Expedition Assessor training
For now on anyone who assesses a D of E expedition at any level must be accredited by the D of E. For this you need to have completed an approved training course, assessed and expedition under supervision and been registered. Scout HQ has now published its initial programme of accredited assessor courses. For further details click here
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 levels (see below for details) and the cost of registration is:
Bronze £15.75
Silver £15.75
Gold £21.75
The registration form can be downloaded here (PDF). Please post the form and the monies to the address provided on the form.
A one off payment for each level of the Award covers registration, enrolment onto the e DofE system, Welcome Pack, badge and certificate on completion of the Award and all postage costs. The Welcome Pack 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.
Progress through the Award will be managed and monitored throught e DofE - the interactive online system which allows young people to upload evidence and information on their activities whilst Leaders can check progress and offer support.
On completion of the Award, the Berkshire Scouts D of E Support Team is notified and who will then arange for assessment and issue of badges and certificates.
Information
Information on the support of the award scheme through Berkshire Scouts may be obtained via this form, 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 (FAQs) list maintained by the Berkshire Scouts D of E Support Team.
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 Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is available at Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels. Each level involves volunteering, 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 volunteering which involve at least three months volunteering 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 volunteering.
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 volunteering and a residential project.