WE BELIEVE OUR GREATEST RESOURCE IS YOUNG PEOPLE
young people
tell us they want to make a difference in the world
adults
think young people can make more of a difference in the world than they could at their age
young people
want to find a job which fulfils their passion
young people
think young people can hold positions of power and influence society

The Award framework
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a non-formal education and learning framework operating in more than 130 countries and territories around the world, through which young people’s achievements outside of academia are recognised and celebrated.
The Award is comprised of three levels and four sections. Participants complete all four sections at each level in order to achieve their Award. At Gold level, participants also complete a Residential Project.
- Bronze : For those over 14 years old
- Silver : For those over 15 years old
- Gold : For those over 16 years old
Each of the three levels is divided into four sections to provide a balanced programme of personal development. With an additional requirement at gold level; which is the RESIDENTIAL PROJECT :whose aim is to broaden the experience of the participants through involvement with others in a residential setting.
SKILLS
this section encourages the development of personal interests, creativity or practical skills.
SERVICE
this section enables participants to learn how to give useful service to others
PHYSICAL RECREATION
this section serves to encourage participation in physical recreation and improvement of performance.
ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY
this section encourages a spirit of adventure and discovery whilst undertaking a journey in a group.
