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Cooking under the stars and motivational words… happy #FridayRoundUp . Whilst on Expedition @BayLeadershipAc cooked their meals under the stars… what a dream 💫 . Outdoor writer and travel writer, Fi Darby has some motivational words for DofE leaders. “It is hard work. It
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📌 Reminder that eDofE is temporarily unavailable this weekend (5-6 July) while we conduct essential infrastructure upgrades. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance the performance and reliability of our systems.
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This Expedition season don’t forget to follow the Countryside Code, litter-ally 🚮 . 🚯 Take all litter with you or put it in a bin .🍃 Leave no trace .🐑 Respect nature and others . Read more: .
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Here’s a fun-filled #FridayRoundUp . St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School showed resilience, teamwork, and determination as they completed their Bronze Expedition. From navigating tough trails to setting up camp, they tackled every challenge successfully,
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⚠️ A heatwave is on the way this weekend and safety is our top priority. Here’s a few tips to help you…. Adjust your schedule by travelling earlier in the morning and later in the day ☀️. Make sure your young people have suncream, hats, and sunglasses 🧢. Advise your groups to
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Every young person deserves access to enrichment ✅. Alongside @_bigeducation and @OasisCharityUK we've launched a report defining what the enrichment offer in schools should include – since @educationgovuk announced they'd be developing an enrichment framework. The aim of the
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RT @ruthbmarvel: Thanks for all that you and Michelle do to blaze the trail for @DofE in secure settings Keith! You have showed what is pos….
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Great to welcome Stephanie Peacock MP to Barnsley Academy last week to meet with students currently doing their DofE. Young people from all backgrounds were able to tell the @DCMS Minister how much of a positive impact the award has had on them and the wider community 🙌
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We welcome the announcement of the new School Sport Partnerships 🙌. This will be supported by an Enrichment Framework to ensure all young people have equal access to high-quality extra-curricular activities. We look forward to working with the Government, alongside other.
We welcome the announcement of the Government’s bold intention to reverse the downward trend on children’s activity levels and address the differences in attitudes and behaviours towards sport and physical activity amongst underserved children, including girls and those with.
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A sunny #FridayRoundup 🌞 . Young people from @GlenalmondColl enjoyed paddling on Loch Tummel and Faskally for their Silver Practice Expedition. Perfect conditions helped them put their canoeing skills to the test 🛶 . @NacroGMOutdoor volunteer Joe mapped out a brilliant
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We’re delighted that Government funding, has meant 300 schools in marginalised areas can now access DofE, and we also look forward to working with Minister @CMcKinnellMP and @DfE to shape an enrichment framework to benefit young people. We’d like to thank @Phil_Brickell for
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People want to see practical action, youth investment and leaders who prioritise young people – which is why we're calling for an enrichment guarantee. Read more on this polling here: 3/🧵.
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Greater investment in young people and their communities. So, what's next? 2/🧵.
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❗Investing in young people is a national priority❗. We worked with @Savanta_UK and asked 2,000 adults how we could improve outcomes for young people. The answer was clear. 1/🧵
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A #FridayRoundUp filled with pride! . 🌄 Shout out to @308atc for completing Expeditions in the Peak District. They had tough weather but showed strong teamwork skills and determination throughout. A big well done to Lytham High School. Their Silver group impressed everyone
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RT @ruthbmarvel: Fantastic to see Govt backing young people & strengthening charities through a major investment in youth work and enrichme….
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This week’s #FridayRoundUp celebrates the impact young people are having through volunteering 👏 . @rdanational support life-changing equine sessions for disabled children and adults. One DofE Volunteer, Jasmyne, said: “It’s a chance to take some responsibility.” . DofE
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RT @OxonRecycles: It's World Environment Day 2025!. The focus is on reducing plastic waste, here are some ideas:. 🌍Carry a reusable water b….
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We stand behind @GOVUK's focus on early childhood in the Plan for Change 🫶. Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the #BestStartInLife . Read more here 🔗.
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