The Flagpole

Well done to those who have managed to continue with their physical, volunteering and skills sections despite lockdown.  Do please keep logging your hours and recording evidence.  Some pupils have even signed off sections, a fantastic effort! 

If you haven’t started, you should consider utilising the DofE temporary changes.  DofE have provided additional options so that you can complete your award despite the pandemic.  

https://www.dofe.org/dofewithadifference/activities

In addition to the email sent to pupils and parents with full details, further resources can be found on MySchoolPortal.  

Expedition Update  

As we were forced to postpone the Gold and Silver training planned for 29-31 January, we are aiming to re-arrange the Silver training to take place 13-14 March; this may be online. 

It is also looking very likely that we will use the Option 2 expedition plan where pupils complete local day walks rather than overnight camping for the bronze and silver practice trips.

I will contact DofE participants and parents directly by email following the Government announcement on 22 February.  This announcement is likely to lay out the next steps for school return, the assessment dates and the implications for school trips. 

Well done for your continued efforts to complete your award, my priority remains to provide the best possible DofE expedition experience for pupils. 

Will Bower
Head of Outdoor Education – DofE Manager

Bronze 

Well done to all who have completed their award so far; certificates will be distributed in due course.

For the remainder of participants, please prioritise this over the coming weeks by uploading your physical, volunteering and skills section assessor reports. 

For help please refer to the DofE temporary Changes Update, eDofE Completion Guide and the Electronic Assessor Report Guide.

Mr Robertson and I will be in touch to complete the DofE Completion Drop-In Sessions online.

Silver and Gold

Well done to those who have managed to complete their physical volunteering and skills sections; excellent work. An update regarding the qualifying expeditions will be sent out in due course as the lockdown restrictions are lifted.  

For help please refer to the DofE temporary Changes Update, eDofE Completion Guide and the Electronic Assessor Report Guide.

I will contact participants to help you to sign off your volunteering, physical and skill sections. 

Will Bower
Head of Outdoor Education – DofE Manager