The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Welcome to Romford District Scouts Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme page.

The DofE Scheme is open to all members of Romford District Explorer Scouts and Romford Network, starting with the Bronze Award through to the Gold Award. These Awards coincide with the Chief Scout Awards that can also be attained in the Explorer & Network Sections (Platinum, Diamond and King’s Scout Award)

The DofE Awards aim to develop our Young People through personal challenges. These are met by completing volunteering, physical and skill sections over periods of time of varying length at each Award level. (The Gold Award incorporates an additional residential experience).

The Scheme operates throughout the year through drop-in sessions, monitoring progress via the online eDofE system, and of course undertaking practise and qualifying walking expeditions – usually between March and October.

How old do you need to be?

Bronze – for those aged 14+ years

Silver – for those aged 15+ years

Gold – for those aged 16+ years

If you aren’t 14 yet but are in the school year in which your peer group turn fourteen, you may be able to start a Bronze DofE programme

Similarly, if you aren’t 15 yet, but are in the school year in which your peer group turn fifteen, you may be able to start a Silver DofE programme

Timescales to complete each level vary depending on the level itself and whether or not you have completed previous levels. Please click Here for more information.

How much does it cost?

Each participant will be required to sign up to each level as they start it, the sign up fee for Bronze & Silver is £29.50 & Gold is £37.50 (Including admin costs).

Please Note: The above fee does not cover the cost of expeditions.

Each expedition that takes place will also require a fee to cover fuel, camp fees, wear & tear etc. Expedition prices vary depending on the level (due to the varying number of days) and the location. Below is a guide to the price range for each expedition:

Bronze – £15 to £25

Silver – £30 to £50

Gold – £90 to £120

Payment information is provided at the bottom of each form that you complete, whether it be signing up to a level or signing up to an expedition. Please remember to include the “DofE” reference provided on each form.

Please use the link below to sign up for the DofE Scheme. Should you have any further questions regarding the DofE Scheme, please email explorers@romfordscouts.org.uk

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Dates for the Diary:

Below is a list of planned DofE expedition weekends, please note that you will be required to attend route planning and kit checks on the two (three for Gold) Tuesdays leading up to the Expedition.

2025 Expedition Dates –

Spring:

Bronze Training – 22nd to 23rd March – Click Here To Sign Up

Bronze Qualifying – 22nd to 23rd March – Click Here To Sign Up

Silver Practise & Qualifying – 3rd to 5th May – Not yet open for booking

Gold Practise & Qualifying – 16th to 20th April – Click Here To Sign Up

Autumn:

Bronze Training – 21st to 22nd September – Not yet open for booking

Bronze Qualifying – 21st to 22nd September – Not yet open for booking

Silver Practise & Qualifying – 25th to 27th October – Not yet open for booking

Useful Links:
eDofE Website – Participant Login
DofE – The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Hompage
DofE – Assessor’s Report
Guide to eDofE Mapping
British Red Cross First Aid App
Learn BSL for your skill

Kings Scout Award
KSA ICV List
KSA Logbook