The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

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

• Assessor’s Logbook (Nov 2018)

Useful Links

• BB Mountaineering Club
• BB Canoe Club

Got a Question?

Get in touch with our Support Team on 0300 303 4454 or support@boys-brigade.org.uk.