It’s hard to list all the benefits of achieving your Bronze Award, so here’s a quick snapshot. You’ll…

- Have lots of fun
- Get healthier and happier
- Meet incredible people and make lasting friendships
- Have amazing new experiences
- Find talents you didn’t know you had
- Gain skills that employers’ value, which you can reference on your CV
- Become more confident and independent
- Stand out from the crowd in college, university and job applications
- Make memories that will last a lifetime.

Benefits to young people:

When your child does their DofE programme they’ll develop the skills and attitudes they need to become more rounded, confident adults. Qualities that colleges, universities and employers are attracted to. So, when you support your child’s pursuit of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, you’re investing in their future.

You can expect to see your child develop in the following areas as they work through their DofE programme:
– Self-belief and self-confidence
– A sense of identity
– Initiative and a sense of responsibility
– A real awareness of their strengths
– New talents and abilities
– The ability to plan and use time effectively
– Learning from and giving to others in the community
– Forming new friendships
– Problem solving, presentation and communication skills
– Leadership and team working skills

Duke of Edinburgh and it’s PSD benefits:

• The Award equips young people for life and work.
• Not all learning happens in the classroom. Young people need experiences outside the classroom to become committed, responsible and fulfilled citizens of the world.
• It pushes young people to their personal limits and recognises their achievements. • Doing the DofE builds students confidence and expands their horizons.
• It develops commitment, resilience, self-motivation, independence, teamwork and responsibility.
• They may well have a whole lot of fun achieving their award, but they also hugely boost their CVs and employability skills in the process.