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Brilliant to welcome Transport Secretary @Heidi_Labour to see DofE in action in Swindon. From teamwork to resilience, young people showed how enrichment transforms lives and why every young person deserves access to these opportunities 💜
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Every child deserves chances to grow, explore and build confidence ⭐💪 The new curriculum gives pupils access to sport, the arts and outdoor adventure 🥾🌳 Enrichment programmes like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award help all pupils build resilience, leadership and ambition.
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We’re updating what children learn at school so they’re ready for the modern world. That means strong foundations, plus new skills like spotting fake news online and understanding money, and access to arts and sport. Find out more. 👇
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We asked, the Government listened – a watershed moment for young people 🙌 We're delighted that the Government has committed to giving all young people the chance to access opportunities outside of the classroom through a new #EnrichmentEntitlement. Enrichment offers young
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It’s here! Youth Work Week 2025 has officially begun. 🥳🎉 This year, we’re celebrating safe spaces, trusted support, and the power of youth work to build brighter futures. Join us for a jam-packed week as we spotlight stories, share inspiration, and celebrate youth workers.
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This week, were celebrating the spooky season with a pumpkin-packed #FridayRoundUp that’s full of creativity… and Skills section inspo 🎃 💀 From ‘skulfully’ carved masterpieces to painted works of art, these are fantastic examples of how young people can develop and showcase
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This week’s #FridayRoundUp is filled with the Air Cadet spirit 👻 Nearly 100 Trent Wing Air Cadets (wow) took on their Silver and Gold Expeditions in the Peak District and absolutely smashed it! With cold nights and heavy rain, their teamwork, determination, and Air Cadet
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Great to kick off the new #EnrichmentForAll coalition in Parliament last night. Looking forward to working with our fantastic founding partners and supporters across youth, education & philanthropy to give every child and young person access to life-changing enrichment!
@IanByrneMP A fantastic panel discussion about enrichment being more than just after-school clubs and more about personal development and growth 💪 A huge thank you to our panel @TomRees_77 @SteveChalke @ruthbmarvel and Gina Cicerone 💜 #EnrichmentForAll 3/🧵
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@IanByrneMP @TomRees_77 @SteveChalke @ruthbmarvel That’s a wrap on tonight’s event 🙌 Thank you to everyone who came and supported our Enrichment for All coalition launch – you can read more here 👉 https://t.co/3ZTRCUMumX
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@IanByrneMP A fantastic panel discussion about enrichment being more than just after-school clubs and more about personal development and growth 💪 A huge thank you to our panel @TomRees_77 @SteveChalke @ruthbmarvel and Gina Cicerone 💜 #EnrichmentForAll 3/🧵
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Great to hear @IanByrneMP talking about the importance of collaboration when ensuring enrichment opportunities are available for all young people 🙌 2/🧵
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We’ve arrived at the House of Commons 📢 In collaboration with @Oasis_UK, @_bigeducation and with support from @OrmistonTrust we’re launching ‘Enrichment for All’ 🤝 1/🧵
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Shining the light on these #FridayRoundUp legends 🔦 First up, James a dedicated volunteer with Buzz Group, who overcame challenges and COVID setbacks to achieve his Gold Award, supported by Live Cheshire and Disability Positive. He attended the Gold Award celebrations at
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Party Conference season has come to a close 👋 We’ve elevated youth voices, joined panel discussions, and spoken with MPs about the issues that matter most to young people. Now, we need decision-makers to back an enrichment guarantee – which means 80 hours of high-quality
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🏅 Gold vibes only for this week’s #FridayRoundUp This summer, young people from @bh_coventry took on the Lake District for their Gold Expedition – 80km over four days. From climbing Hart Crag to camping with minimal facilities, they showed what Gold is all about… resilience,
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Another great day with our Youth Ambassador’s sharing their voices at the @Conservatives Party Conference 💪
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DofE Youth Ambassadors on the Youth Zone Panel Session 📢
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We’re here at the @Conservatives Party Conference in Manchester 📍 We’re urging decision makers to back young people by pledging their support for an Enrichment Guarantee – 80 hours of high-quality enrichment for young people each year as part of the #NationalYouthStrategy.
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Huge thanks to the Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth @Steph_Peacock for joining our panel event on enrichment for all at Labour Party Conference and for her recent visit to see DofE in action at Barnsley Academy. It was great to hear the minister reflect on the
Duke of Edinburgh gives young people across the country the chance to develop confidence, resilience & life skills. I saw this firsthand when I visited Barnsley Academy, so it was a pleasure to join a panel at conference today to discuss how we can support young people to thrive.
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