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Curriculum<\/p>\n
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Duke of Edinburgh (DofE)<\/b><\/p>\n
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What is DofE?<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The Duke of Edinburgh award is a globally recognised programme for people aged 14-24. The Bronze award will be completed during your time with us. You will work on four key areas (skill, physical, volunteering and expedition) to develop crucial life skills such as independence, resilience, determination and teamwork. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#5C5C5C” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.5em” custom_padding=”3px|55px|11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What can you expect?<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#5C5C5C” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.5em” custom_padding=”3px|55px|12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span><\/strong>To engage in volunteer work, this could involve supporting the local communities \u2018Mission Christmas Appeal\u2019, helping at a local charity event or maybe even church.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span><\/strong>To complete a two-day, one night expedition using newly learned skills such as navigation, camp set-up and cooking.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span><\/strong>To learn new skills and practice using these effectively, for example this may be changing the brakes of a car or learning how to build a wall, mixing cement correctly and keeping it level!<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span><\/strong>To develop your physical ability by taking part in sport. This could include climbing, bouldering, football, basketball, hiking or fitness training etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#5C5C5C” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.5em” custom_padding=”3px|55px|11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Why choose DofE?<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#5C5C5C” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.5em” custom_padding=”0px|3px|25px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n DofE is a great choice if you:<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/strong>Enjoy helping others<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/strong>Enjoy being outdoors and have a love of walking<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/strong>Would like to learn new skills and understand how to use these skills in the real world.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/strong>Enjoy pushing yourself to achieve<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.5em” background_color=”#41ade2″ max_width=”62%” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”-1px||||false|false” custom_padding=”8px|15px|8px|15px|false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.thebridge.halton.sch.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DofE-Curriculum-Journey-WEBSITE-READY.pdf” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n View D of E <\/strong>Curriculum Journey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#5C5C5C” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.5em” custom_padding=”30px|55px|11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n How can this benefit you after Year 11?<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#5C5C5C” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.5em” custom_padding=”0px|55px|23px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Studying DofE can support with…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.5em” background_color=”#87bc2b” custom_padding=”8px|55px|8px|15px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Careers<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#5C5C5C” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.5em” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||25px||false|false” custom_padding=”15px|55px|19px|17px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Outdoor education<\/p>\n Sports coaching<\/p>\n Youth worker<\/p>\n Public sector<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.5em” background_color=”#87bc2b” custom_padding=”8px|55px|8px|15px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Transferable Skills<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#5C5C5C” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.5em” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”15px|55px|19px|17px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Teamwork<\/p>\n Communication Skills<\/p>\n Time management<\/p>\n Organisational Skills<\/p>\n Problem Solving<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" CurriculumDuke of Edinburgh (DofE) What is DofE? 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