Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is many things. It is a life-changing experience. A fun time with friends. An opportunity to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement and something that is highly-regarded by employers, supporting generation after generation to successfully navigate life.

Completing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is not an easy feat and we are proud to say that a significant number of pupils persevere and see the challenge through to the end.

Any young person can do their DofE, regardless of ability, gender, background or location. Achieving the award isn’t about competition or about being first, it is about setting personal challenges and pushing personal boundaries.

Each year a cohort completes the Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in their own time. At Wayland Academy students volunteer for 6 months, completing physical and skill sections. Pupils go on to complete a practice expedition for 3 days (2 nights) in Rutland before participating in the assessed expedition in the Cotswolds.