Contact: D of E Support Team

Frequently Asked Questions about the D of E Award

Q How do I register an Explorer Scout for the D of E award? - Obtain a copy of the Berkshire Scouts D of E Registration form. complete the details obtain the signatures of a parent or guardian and the Unit Leader and post with the appropriate monies to the address on the registration form.

Q I am an ESL - can I hold a number of registration books in stock in my unit? No - each Explorer Scout needs to be individually registered for the Award.

Q I am a 13 year old Scout, can I register for the D of E Award? - The minimum age of entry to the D of E Scheme is 14. The D of E award is part of the programme of the Explorer Scout Section. Ask your Troop Leader for details of the local Explorer Scout Units - may be you can start to join in some of their activities.

Q Do I have to wait until I am 16 before I can start the Gold Award? The answer is yes but if you have already gained the Silver Award you need to do slightly less in terms of the overall time - your local adviser can provide the details.

QI am a 15 year old Young Leader, can I register for the D of E Award? As a Young Leader you are also an Explorer Scout and D of E is part of the Explorer Scout Programme. The answer is therefore yes and your work as a Young Leader and the training you complete for that role is likely to be valuable to you in working towards a D of E Award.

Q I have just completed my Bronze Award, will someone from the D of E Support Team be presenting it to me? With the exception of the Gold Award which is presented at events organised by the D of E scheme itself you can make your own local arrangements for receiving your Award. Why not discuss this with your Leader. The County D of E Support Team can, if you wish, help arrange for a member of the County Programme Team to be involved in presenting you with your Award.