The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is the world’s leading youth achievement award
View our 2023-24 programme dates
Our DofE Award Programme
Join hundreds of others who have already registered to start their award. Broaden your horizons and join our Bronze, Silver, Gold programme, or Virtual programme.
Registrations are open all year round, participants can get started on their physical, skill and volunteering section straight away. Our youth-centre based sessions and our 'Virtual Steps to Achieve' sessions start in Autumn 2023. View the 2023-24 programme dates and what's involved.
Make friends with people from outside your school, push yourself mentally and physically, support your local community, develop your team work, communication and leadership skills and experience an adventurous expedition like no other. View our 2024 expedition dates and make a booking.
Read our frequently asked questions
Ask our friendly DofE Award Team a question at: DofE@essex.gov.uk
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Essex DofE Award Programme
2023/24 Programme Dates
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The Bronze DofE Award
Begin your adventure with the Bronze Award
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The Silver DofE Award
Take it to the next level with the Silver Award
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The Gold DofE Award
Go the extra mile with the Gold Award
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Expeditions
Expedition details and booking link
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DofE Steps to Achieve Support Call
Join our DofE Support Call
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The DofE Award Bursary
Find out how we can help you financially with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award
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Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for registering with the Essex Youth Service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Read our FAQ's about our DofE Award Programme
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Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering opportunities for DofE participants. For the volunteering section of the award
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Volunteer with us - become a DofE volunteer
Volunteer with us - Become an DofE volunteer