Red weather warning issued

The Met Office has issued a red warning for extreme heat in parts of Central and Southern England and Wales with the most severe conditions forecast for Wednesday and Thursday this week. We know many expeditions and other outdoor DofE activities will be scheduled, and we are urging all Licensed Organisations and Approved Activity Providers to ensure that the health, wellbeing and safety of young people, leaders and volunteers remains their first priority when reviewing planned activity.

Ultimately, the decision on whether to go ahead with any planned activity rests with individual Licensed Organisations, who deliver the DofE in line with their own risk assessments and safety arrangements are sufficient given the forecast conditions.

We would encourage all Licensed Organisations and Approved Activity Providers to carefully consider the implications of any weather warnings issued in their area, including whether it is appropriate to proceed with, modify, or postpone any planned activity in the coming days.

If Licensed Organisations decide to postpone their expeditions due to the heat, the DofE programme’s flexibility allows young people to complete their expeditions at a later date. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Support Team.