The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is the world’s leading youth achievement award.
Join hundreds of others who have already registered to start their award. Broaden your horizons and join our bronze, silver, gold youth-centre based programme, or virtual programme.
Registrations are open all year round, participants can get started on their physical, skill and volunteering section straight away. The expedition training section starts in November and April each year.
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.
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Ask our friendly DofE Award Team a question at: youth.work@essex.gov.uk
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Open Award Centre’s Information
Information evenings and course start dates
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Register for the Bronze DofE Award
Begin your adventure with the Bronze Award
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Register for the Silver DofE Award
Take it to the next level with the Silver Award
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Register for the Gold DofE Award
Go the extra mile with the Gold Award
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Register to become a virtual DofE participant
Accessible DofE award programme offering condensed online and face-to-face training
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News and Events
Book your 2022 Training Day and Expedition
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DofE For All
DofE For All - Transform a young person's life
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The DofE Award Bursary
Find out how we can help you start your Duke of Edinburgh's Award
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Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for registering with the Essex Youth Service