The Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award is a personalised programme of development that covers five areas: volunteering, physical, skills, expedition and residential. It is open to everyone regardless of whether they have had any previous involvement in the DofE programme. Students will be supported and guided on the programme during enrichment time, but will also need to undertake activities in addition. The beauty of the programme is that it is fully customised towards the individual. Many activities can count towards DofE, such as helping out other year groups in school, sports coaching, helping at Scouts, etc. Participants will also get to experience an expedition in the Lake District. This award could make a student stand out from the crowd