Duke of Edinburgh
'DofE' is a nationally and internationally recognised award, favoured by universities and employers alike.
The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award at Gumley House FCJ is a nationally recognised qualification that is highly regarded amongst Colleges, Universities and Employers.
We offer the Bronze award in Year 10, we have limited places so your daughter will have to apply to be able to participate. They grow as individuals, building confidence, independence, responsibility, dedication and commitment.
the Bronze Award: a personal programme of activities across four areas:
- Volunteering: undertaking service to individuals or the community
- Physical Recreation: improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities
- Skills: developing practical and social skills and personal interests
- Expedition: planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad
Students must complete a minimum of 3 months activity for two sections and 6 months for one.
The award consists of regular meetings as a group as well as an hour dedicated to each activity every week. Lastly, they will also need to plan, lead and organise a camping expedition in the British Countryside which will last 2 days and 1 night and will be supported and assessed by DofE qualified assessors. Gumley House students are issued a course calendar and are expected to attend regular meetings after school as part of their training for the expeditions so will require a high level of time and commitment.
Equipment (tents, bags, etc.) and campsite costs are all subsidised by Gumley House. We do ask for a contribution of £45 and for your daughter to be equipped with walking boots and waterproofs.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a fantastic opportunity for students. It will enable them to develop widely recognised life skills and provide them with a sense of adventure. In addition, students will make a difference to other peoples’ lives within the local community through their volunteering. They will become fitter and healthier, make new friends and return with memories which will last a lifetime.