NEW PROGRAMMES PACK |
The Programmes Pack is an exciting, bright, visual and innovative new resource to help Leaders support
and inspire their participants to choose activities which they are interested in and will enjoy. It’s designed to help all participants, but particularly those at Bronze level when they have no idea what they want to do.
Find out more at www.DofE.org/go/downloads
The pack will be available to order from early March at www.DofEshop.org
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IN THE NEWS |
| Recently we have seen a plethora of DofE stories in the press.
We have been featured in The Times Educational Supplement in Scotland, The Sunday Express ran a fantastic story stating that the DofE is top of a list of activities employers look for on a CV and The Times featured the story that Tesco hopes that applicants to its fast-track 16-plus scheme will work towards a DofE Award.
Read these stories in full here.
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INFORMING PARENTS |
A recent pilot parental survey by Renfrewshire Youth Services showed that 94% of participants talked to their parents about their DofE programme and 100% believed their child enjoyed their activities. 75% of parents noticing a rise in confidence and leadership skills in their son or daughter.
Watch out for a brand new parents' information leaflet, to help you promote the DofE to parents and carers, which is currently in development.
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KEEPING SAFE ONLINE |
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CHAMPIONING PROPER HOLIDAYS |
Visit Wales are looking for families who've had disappointing holidays.
From the ridiculous to the underwhelming, Visit Wales wants to hear it all. Then they'll choose the most deserving family and send them on holiday to Wales, in April of this year, with Visit Wales footing the bill.
If you know any young people aged between 14-16 and are ready to get stuck into a different kind of holiday, then please contact sat@homecorp.tv for more information.
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UK ADVENTURE CHALLENGE |
Too old to do your DofE? You can still experience the excitement of the expedition section by taking part in the DofE’s 2010 adventure challenge.
This two-day challenge will test your fitness, survival and team working skills. Teams will be made up of 6 people each of whom will be asked to raise £299 for the DofE Charity to take part. The weekend challenge is designed for teams of colleagues or friends.
Contact the Adventure Challenge Event team for more details
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COMMERCIAL PARTNER ADVERT:
GRAB YOURSELF A COTSWOLD DISCOUNT
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Did you know all DofE participants and Leaders receive a discount off every purchase in-store and online. Go online now to catch the End of Season sale and grab a bargain. There are also over 40 stores nationwide with Peterborough the latest addition having opened its doors on Friday 5th February. Find your local Cotswold store.
Visit the online store to see the latest outdoor kit, view Knowledge videos and take advantage of your DofE discount.
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COMMERCIAL PARTNER ADVERT:
COTSWOLD COMMUNITY |
If you enjoy the outdoors then why not sign up for the Cotswold Outdoor community?
It’s a great way to organise a trip or expedition and share the details with your group.
View tips from the experts, post a blog entry, share photos and win prizes.
Join Now
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APPROVED ACTIVITY PROVIDER ADVERT:
ROUGH EDGE |
 Rough Edge Gold in the UK & China
China - DofE Gold residential and expedition £1,350 (excl. flights).
Complete two DofE sections in the mighty Yunnan Province of China
UK - Gold training/practice expedition week £250 per person
UK - Gold qualifying expedition week £250 per person
Courses for Leaders & Teachers: Mountain navigation refresher weekend £185.
Elegant navigation weekend £185.
Go to www.roughedgeadventure.com or email info@roughedgeadventure.com
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APPROVED ACTIVITY PROVIDER ADVERT:
BRITISH SCHOOLS EXPLORING SOCIETY |
A two week Arctic Skills taster course for Leaders in Svalbard, 78 degrees North.
Learn winter mountaineering skills, from pulk handling, polar bear defence, glacier travel and crevasse rescue to expedition risk management and leadership skills. 17 – 30 April with BSES Expeditions, ages 24+. See www.bses.org.uk for more information or contact info@bses.org.uk
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