Duke of Edinburgh (DofE)
At TAL we recognise the importance of experiences outside of the classroom for our young people. Completing the Duke of Edinburgh Award gives young people an internationally recognised qualification which is highly valued by employers plus further and higher educational establishments. A Duke of Edinburgh programme is a real adventure from beginning to end.
In year 9, through our INVOLVE programme, students are provided with the opportunity to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award. This provision is supported by volunteers from our partner organisation Lloyds Banking Group.
Students achieve their award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections – Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition. The culminating expedition will see students self-navigating the rural terrain of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and camping in Appletreewick – an area of outstanding natural beauty.
If you would like to be enrolled in the Duke of Edinburgh co-curricular opportunity you must apply for the third round of INVOLVE options in year 9.
Personal Programme
Students achieve their award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections – Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition.
They will find themselves helping people or the community, gaining personal physical fitness, developing skills and going on an expedition.
The best bit is – you are allowed to choose what you do!
The programme can be full of activities and projects which provide experiences in activities that students may never have considered trying before, and along the way they will pick up friends, talents and memories that will stay with them for the rest of your life.
If you need any further information, talk to the academy’s DofE leaders (Mr Trail and Mr Lisgo). If you would like to find out more information please visit the DofE website.
