Over the course of a two-year review, we spoke to thousands of young people, parents and carers, DofE staff and, crucially, DofE Managers, Leaders and other volunteers – the experts who know better than anyone how to support their young people’s individual needs while running the DofE. What we heard was that – for many young people –increased flexibility made them feel able to do their DofE when they might not have before. More flexibility led to more innovation and greater inclusion – for example, for young people with SEND requirements.
As a result of this feedback, we refreshed the requirements for planning and doing DofE expeditions to offer more flexibility and choice.
Check out the guidance and resources below. The new Expedition rules have been in place since 1 November 2023.
Our new digital Expedition Guide is here! You told us you’d like a more accessible and shareable guide, so the new digital version is designed to be more user-friendly and easier to navigate.
Read an overview of what a good practice expedition looks like and how to ensure participants are fully prepared for their qualifying expedition.
Remote supervision allows young people to experience the challenges and rewards of navigating the outdoors independently, building confidence, teamwork and decision-making skills.
Case studies from DofE centres on how they’ve used the new changes to run expeditions that best suit the needs of their group.
Everything you need to know about the new set of inclusive and accessible Expedition Requirements.
To help you keep supporting participants we’ve created an e-learning module that explains the updated expedition section.
This infographic will help you understand the changes and the new Expedition Requirements.
Frequently asked questions about the new Expedition changes.
Practical downloads and resources to help you deliver DofE expeditions.
