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Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award is an international voluntary activity programme for young people aged 14 to 24. At The Skinners' Kent Academy students can undertake DofE Awards at Bronze (Year 9) and Silver (Year 10) levels.
Any young person can do their DofE – regardless of ability, gender or background.
By completing a DofE programme young people have the opportunity to make new friends, improve their confidence and self-esteem whilst enhancing their future CVs and college, university and job applications.
How do I sign up?
Letters will be sent to parents/carers when their child is in the appropriate year group.
If you have any questions about the Duke of Edinburgh award, please email Miss Simpson (info@skinnerskent.org.uk).
Bronze Award (Year 9)
Students undertake the Bronze Award in Year 9. It usually takes six months for students to complete the programme.
The Award is made up of the following four sections:
Volunteering: 3 months
Skills: 3 months
Physical: 3 months
Expedition: 2 days / 1 night
Participants will also undertake an extra three months on either one of the Volunteering, Skills or Physical sections.
Silver Award (Year 10)
Students undertake the Silver Award in Year 10. It usually takes six months for students to complete the programme.
The Award is made up of the following four sections:
Volunteering: 6 months
Skills: 3 months (please see below)
Physical: 3 months (please see below)
Expedition: 3 days / 2 nights
Participants will also undertake an extra three months in either the Skill or Physical sections.
Direct entrants (those who haven’t completed the Bronze Award) must undertake an additional 6 months in either the Volunteering or the longer of the Physical or Skill Sections.
