There are ten “Guiding Principles” which are at the heart of the scheme and drive the programme:

• The DofE Award is non competitive.

• The DofE Award should be achievable by all.

• It is voluntary.

• The DofE Award should inspire personal and social development.

• The DofE Award is personalised to fit the needs of the individual participant.

• The participant should complete a balanced and wide-ranging programme.

• The DofE Award is progressive through its levels in terms of time, commitment and responsibility from the student.

• Before starting an activity the participants are encouraged to set their own challenging goals; the aim being that if they achieve these and show improvement they will achieve the DofE Award.

• The DofE Award programme demands a high commitment and level of perseverance.

• The participant should find the activities both enjoyable and rewarding.

More information can be found by looking at www.dofe.org or emailing jgreenfield@prioryacademies.co.uk