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Wherever you’re at, whatever you’ve done up until now, if you’re between 14-24, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is for you.

This is for the gamers, skaters, bikers and bakers. The dress-makers, film-makers and change-makers. The just-out-of-bedders, wheelchair-racers, dancers, DJs and none-of-the-abovers.

Whoever you are, this is you and your friends sharing amazing experiences, having fun and just maybe changing your futures along the way.

DofE helps to turn the things you love and the things you’ve always wanted to try, into powerful lifelong skills that can help you get a job, change your community and take on anything life throws your way. And yes, there’s going to be a bit of camping involved.

Whatever you’re into, get into DofE.

DofE basics

Find out everything you need to know to get started on your DofE, from how long it will take you to where you can work on your sections.

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Your DofE programme

Find out how to do DofE your way, including tips and requirements for all your sections.

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Achieving your Award

Find out how to get your certificate and badge after achieving your Award, and what comes next on your DofE journey.

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Parents and carers

Find out how to support your young person doing their DofE and how we keep them safe in the process.

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