CHRISTOPHER WHITEHEAD LANGUAGE COLLEGE
Bromwich Road, Worcester WR2 4AF
Tel: 01905 423906 Fax: 01905 420788
Email: office@christopherwhitehead.worcs.sch.uk
1st June 2015
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme – Bronze Award
Dear Parent
Young people growing up in this modern complicated world have many difficulties to face and opportunities for personal
achievement can be limited. This scheme is intended to help both the young and those concerned for their welfare. Its object is
to provide an introduction to worthwhile leisure activities and to voluntary service; as a challenge to the individual to discover the
satisfaction of achievement and as a guide to those people and organisations who would like to encourage the development of their
younger fellow citizens.
The school is a Duke of Edinburgh centre which is coordinated by myself, Mr D Hunt supported by several other members of staff.
Your child has shown an interest in taking part in this scheme following an assembly and collecting this letter. Most training
sessions will take place on Wednesdays after school throughout year 10 so it is essential they are able to attend these sessions
each week.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is in four sections and must be undertaken for a minimum of time as shown. This must be
regularly updated using the website www.edofe.org .This has been explained to your child:
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Volunteering – e.g. helping people, community projects, charity work (3 months)
Skills – arts, music, science, life skills, communication (3 months)
Physical – sports, dance, martial arts, fitness, racquet games (3 months)
With one of the above sections undertaken for at least 6 months. A list of suitable activities can be found at:
https://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/doing-your-dofe/activities-sections/
Expedition – planning, practising and then being assessed on a journey. Students will be trained in navigation, camp craft, first aid
etc. This will take most Fridays this year. The provisional dates for the expeditions are 7-8th May and 16-17th July 2016 (please
ensure your child is available on these dates).
Whilst the school will support the completion of the Award it is important that the students take responsibility for completing all
four sections themselves. The expected time frame is based on at least one hour a week per section and therefore the student
must make sure they are fully committed to this scheme. However it is perfectly acceptable to choose an activity that they
already take part in.
The cost of the scheme will be £135 which will include registration, log books, insurance, campsite fees, tents and stoves. A
suggested kit list is attached. The non refundable £35 deposit and all attached forms (apart from the kit list) should be returned
by Friday 17th July and the remaining £100 by Monday 14th December. To make payments more manageable I have setup a payment
card and a monthly amount to be paid September – December – please hand in this card with each payment.
If you require more information about the Duke of Edinburgh award please visit www.dofe.org or contact me at
drh22@christopherwhitehead.worcs.sch.uk
Yours sincerely
Mr D Hunt
(Director of Studies i/c Curie House and Duke of Edinburgh)
SUGGESTED KIT LIST
Personal
 Boots / Robust trainers (not dolly shoes, slip on
trainers etc)
 Socks
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 Underwear
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 T Shirts
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 Sweater (fleece if possible)
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 Trousers / shorts (NOT denim)
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 Shoes/trainers to be worn at camp
 Waterproof coat (not shower proof!)
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 Hat (for sunny or cold conditions)
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 Waterproof trousers
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 Torch
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 Pencil & Notebook
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 Watch
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 Ruck Sack – 65 litres ample *
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 Sleeping bag
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 Toiletries – (aim for travel size and you can share in
your group)
 Towel
 Sun screen
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 Sun glasses
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 Mug, bowl, plate, knife, fork, spoon
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 Water bottle – at least 1 litre
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 Food (don’t forget tin opener if needed!)(no raw
meat and remember no fridge available)
 Emergency rations (not to be eaten before end
unless an emergency)
 Mobile phone (to be off and sealed in an envelope by
staff – only used in an emergency! Will be looked
after by staff when accompanied)
 Medicine – inhalers and EpiPens
* We have a quantity of these available to borrow in
school – please ask.
Kit provided by school if requested
Sleeping mats
Tents
Trangia cookers
Fuel
Washing up liquid, bowls, cloths, pan scrubbers, tea
towels
Maps
Compasses
Survival bags
First aid kits
Whistle
Spark lighters
Route Cards
Survival shelters
Optional
Thermals
Waterproof bags to store kit / valuables
Camera
Insect repellent
DO NOT BRING: music players, make up, jewellery,
large quantities of money or valuables,
hairdryers/hair straighteners.
YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT ALL OF THESE.
Please return to Mr D Hunt by Friday 17th July 2015
Christopher Whitehead Language College: Bronze Award
Student’s name………………………………… ……… Learning Mentor Group…………
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I request that my child be considered to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.
I understand that they will need to commit to completing all 4 sections of the award.
I will ensure they attend all training and show commitment to this scheme.
I understand that without the training for the expedition my child would be unable to take part or complete their
expedition section. Their expedition would be differed to the following year.
I enclose a £35 deposit (this should be to me by Monday 14th July). I understand the remainder of the money should
be paid for by 14th December. I know I can pay this in instalments using the attached card.
Parental signature…………………………………………… Date…………………
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I wish to be considered to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.
I will show commitment to completing all four sections of this award.
I will attend all necessary training and after school Friday sessions throughout year 10.
I will approach staff to discuss and issues I have with completing the Award
I understand that I will need to show commitment to this during times when there may be examinations, coursework
and homework
I have looked at the Duke of Edinburgh website and am considering the following section ideas (I can change my mind
if I want):
Volunteering
Physical
Student signature…………………………………………… Date…………………
Skill
Date
Amount
July 2015
£35
September 2015
£25
October 2015
£25
November 2015
£25
December 2015
£25
Date received
Signed
DofE Enrolment Form
Please print clearly in CAPITALS or type your details in. You must complete all of the questions.
Return to Mr Hunt by July 17th.
DofE Centre and group details (if you know them):
DofE Centre: Christopher Whitehead Language College
DofE group:
DofE level:
Bronze
Personal details:
First name:
Gender: Male
Last name:
Female
Date of Birth:
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Age
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Post Code
Address:
Primary language English
Welsh
Other
Date you wish to start your DofE programme if known (enrolment date): 01 /June /2015
When you first sign in to eDofE you will be asked to record some personal details such as your contact details, ethnicity and personal
circumstances along with details of any medical needs you may have. This data is used to enable your Leaders to support you doing your
DofE programme and for the DofE’s statistical and reporting purposes. You will always have a ‘prefer not to say’ option.
Declaration:
I agree to enrol as a participant on a DofE programme. I understand that I will be managing my programme using the online eDofE
system. I acknowledge that this system has a set of terms and conditions that I agree to. These terms and conditions are available at
www.edofe.org
Print Name:
Signature:
Date
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Consent to enrol from parent or guardian (if applicant is under 18 years old).
I agree to my son / daughter / ward doing a DofE programme. I note that it is my responsibility to check that any activity my son / daughter /
ward undertakes for their DofE programme is appropriately managed and insured, unless the activity is directly managed or organised by
their DofE group, centre or Licensed Organisation.
I herby give Worcestershire County Council permission to use and reproduce the photographs of my child/ward taken during their DofE.
This permission includes reproduction for any reasonable purpose, including County Council publicity, in printed or electronic media. The
photographs may be shared with the local news media. All stored versions of these photographs, whether printed or electronic, will be
owned by Worcestershire County Council. Worcestershire County Council will be holder of the copyright unless agreed otherwise. This
consent is valid for five years or until the photographs are no longer needed, whichever is sooner.
Print Name:
Signature:
Date
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Note:
Data supplied on this form and in eDofE and information about DofE activities recorded in eDofE will be used by the DofE Charity, the Licensed
Organisation and DofE centre to monitor and manage DofE participation and progress by young people and manage and support Leaders.
The DofE Charity will use personal data to communicate useful and relevant information to either help participants complete a DofE programme,
Leaders/LOs to run DofE programmes more effectively or help the DofE Charity to improve the quality and breadth of its programmes.
Occasionally the DofE Charity may send you information relating to commercial offers. If you do not wish to receive commercial information from the DofE
Charity you can choose not to by amending your contact preferences in your eDofE profile at any time.