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A young woman and a young man interact with a brown horse in a stable. The woman gently pets the horse's nose, while the man watches attentively. In the background, other people are engaged in various activities within the stable. The setting is bright and airy, with wooden beams and open stalls.

blog10.03.2025

Volunteering ideas for under 16s

The Volunteering section of your programme is often the most rewarding, uplifting and memorable part of DofE. However, it can be hard to find ideas for your Volunteering section if ...

Sharandeep stands in a modern kitchen preparing a meal. She holds a small white plate with a piece of butter in one hand and a spoon in the other, about to spread the butter on a plate of food. The kitchen counter has several plates with traditional Indian food, including green saag (a spinach-based dish), butter, yogurt, and stacked flatbreads (rotis). Behind her, there is a microwave, a basket of fruit, and labeled storage jars for tea, sugar, and coffee. She looks towards the camera with a neutral expression.

blog12.03.2025

From Caregiver to Changemaker: Sharandeep’s story

Being a young carer comes with many challenges, but it also fosters resilience, compassion, and a strong sense of community. Sharandeep, an award-winning young carer and dedicated volunteer with Carers ...

Three students in school uniforms are standing in a library, engaged in conversation. The student in the center, wearing a white shirt and a striped yellow and black tie, is smiling with braces visible and has arms crossed. The two other students, dressed in navy blue blazers, are facing the central student, listening attentively. The background features bookshelves filled with books and a sign reading

news06.03.2025

DofE calls for government curriculum review to listen to young people and recognise the importance of non-formal learning

The DofE charity is urging the Government to ‘be bold’ and listen to young people by developing an ‘enriched’ curriculum that develops essential life skills, resilience and independence, alongside core ...

A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair and light skin stands with her arms crossed, smiling confidently. She is wearing a white short-sleeved top, gold hoop earrings, and gold bracelets. The background is blurred, featuring a modern office setting with glass railings, green plants, and people working in the distance.

blog03.03.2025

How Cara’s Apprenticeship was shaped by her DofE

This National Careers Week, we speak to DofE Youth Ambassador, Cara, about her Finance Degree apprenticeship at Bloomberg while studying towards a BSc in Finance and Investment at the London ...

A group of young people wearing outdoor clothing and carrying large backpacks walk along a muddy path through the countryside. They have sleeping bags, roll mats, and other camping gear strapped to their rucksacks, and some have high-visibility vests attached. The group is taking part in an expedition, walking in single file through a rural landscape with greenery surrounding them.

blog21.02.2025

How to: Plan for your period during your Expedition

Periods can be stressful at the best of times, but having one during your DofE expedition can add an extra level of pressure. It’s totally normal to feel like ...

A group of six young people stands by a body of water, wearing helmets and life jackets. They are dressed in athletic clothing suitable for water activities. The background features green hills and a cloudy sky, indicating an outdoor setting. The group appears to be smiling and enjoying their time together.

story24.02.2025

Be The Change helps young people become a “positive force in their community”

Be The Change Youth Project supports young people aged 10-25 in Bolton, providing them with a chance to explore activities “with no barriers and no cost”. In weekly sessions they ...

news13.02.2025

Great Western Railway – Celebrating 10 years in partnership

This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re celebrating 10 years since Great Western Railway (GWR) first started offering its apprentices the opportunity to achieve a Gold DofE Award through our DofE Business ...

Gio and Prince play a game of pool in a classroom setting. One, wearing a blue plaid shirt, leans forward intensely, lining up a shot with his cue stick. The other, wearing a navy and red hoodie with an England emblem, stands nearby holding a cue stick, watching with a thoughtful expression. The classroom walls are decorated with educational posters, student artwork, and images related to William Shakespeare. A bulletin board displays various learning materials, and large windows let in natural light. A vase with colorful flowers sits on a table near the windows.

news18.02.2025

Enrichment programmes are key to solving school attendance crisis, new research shows

The Centre for Young Lives (CfYL), DofE and NCS Trust (National Citizen Service) have published a new report, ‘Beyond the classroom: the role of enrichment in tackling the school ...

Jake in a dark blue suit, white shirt, and tie stands confidently at a podium in a large conference room. The podium features the emblem of the European Parliament. Behind him are rows of empty desks, microphones, and a blue flag with yellow stars symbolizing the European Union. Several national flags are visible in the background.

story27.01.2025

Jake’s DofE Residential allowed him to discuss topics on a European stage

Jake’s Gold DofE Residential with Rotary Ireland’s Youth Leadership Development Competition took him across Ireland all the way to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. Read how his ...

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