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Each year, hundreds of thousands of young people take part in a DofE programme. Keeping them safe is our first priority and everyone’s responsibility.

Understand our approach to safety at the DofE and learn how we keep young people safe from harm.

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Keeping young people safe

Find out more about DofE’s approach to keeping young people safe from harm.

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Incidents and emergencies

Find out how to report an incident and read how we ensure safeguarding on expeditions.

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Insurance

Understand what insurance the DofE charity provides.

Opportunity Finder

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