The Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14-25, regardless of gender, background or ability.
It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time.
This page contains a range of resources to aid leaders in running The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in The Boys’ Brigade.
Forms
- Participation Place Order Form
- eDofE Online Centre Enrolment Form – To set up a BB Company to run DofE for the first time
- Participant Enrolment Form
- DofE BB Badge Order Form – To order the BB armband badge where participants have completed the award outside of BB, or to replace lost/damaged badges. Participants who complete the award within BB will automatically receive a BB armband badge.
eDofE – The DofE’s Digital System
- eDofE Support – Find out more about using eDofE and get support.
- eDofE Tutorial Videos
General Resources
- Running DofE – Check out the DofE website which contains lots of support and information for leaders running the award.
- Handbook for DofE Leaders (purchase through DofE Shop)
- Programme Ideas Poster
- Recruitment Presentations / Films
- DofE Logo & Branding
- Health & Safety Checklist (for external placements)
Training
- DofE Training Centre – Find out about e-Induction, Introduction to DofE and other training opportunities.
- BB Training Courses – Find out more about relevant courses including Expedition & Outdoor Leadership, DofE Leaders Updates, etc.
Expedition Resources
- BB Expeditions – A Craft Manual
- DofE Expedition Guide (purchase through DofE Shop)
- Expedition Resources – Check out Expedition Resources on the Run DofE website.
- Expedition FAQ’s – Check out FAQ’s on the Run DofE website.
- 20 Conditions of the Expedition section (.pdf – revised 2019)
- Expedition Notification Form – Online Notification available here
- Expedition & Outdoor Leadership Guidance Notes (England & Wales)
- Mobile Phone Policy (England & Wales)
- Wild Country Areas for DofE Gold
- Scottish Expedition Routes
Accredited Assessors
Do you need an accredited assessor?
BB maintains a list of Assessors willing to help other Companies – details of relevant contacts will be made available upon request from support@boys-brigade.org.uk.
Are you willing to Assess for other BB Companies?
We’re always looking for Assessors to help out – and if you think you might be able to do this, please send the following information to support@boys-brigade.org.uk.
- Name
- Level (B/S/G)
- Area of Country for assessments
- Contact point (email or phone)
Accredited Assessor Log
Useful Links
Got a Question?
Get in touch with our Support Team on 0300 303 4454 or support@boys-brigade.org.uk.