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Running DofE Residentials

A well-structured residential experience is a unique and fundamental element of Gold-level DofE programmes and provides a transformational experience for those involved.

The information on this page is for Approved Activity Providers and organisations wishing to offer residential opportunities for Gold DofE participants. Read our guidance on the best ways to ensure that an opportunity aligns with the Residential section. If you’re a young person, parent or carer or DofE Leader, go to Doing your Residential section for all the information you need.

You can read our blog to understand the key changes and the research behind them.

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Understanding the Residential Requirements

The updates we’re making are focused on increasing access, so that more young people can benefit from experiencing a residential as part of their Gold DofE.

Understanding the Residential Requirements

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Aims, Principles and Outcomes

Read more about the Aims, Principles and Outcomes to meet when running a DofE residential.

Aims, Principles and Outcomes

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Inclusive Residentials

Our Residential Requirements allow DofE Leaders and parents/carers to decide what is appropriate for their young people by discussing the required outcomes of the section with them.

Inclusive residentials

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Safety and Safeguarding

The DofE programme is designed so that each participant engages in activities which offer personal challenge within a setting that understands risk management and promotes safeguarding and safe practice.

Safety and safeguarding

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Residential information

Whether you are an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) or an organisation wishing to offer DofE participants residential opportunities, adhering to the guidelines in this section is important when looking to create a safe and positive environment for all.

Residential information

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Residential FAQs

Read our Frequently Asked Questions about the new Residential Requirements.

Residential FAQs

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