As a parent or guardian, you can be part of this important journey.

When you support your young person’s pursuit of their DofE Award, you’re investing in their future. You can expect to see your young person develop in the following areas as they work through the DofE Framework:

• 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