Extra Curricular
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Application Information
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024/25 Bronze & Silver Awards. Please see below for application information and further down the page for other helpful resources and information about the award programme.
The system for application for the Bronze (Year 9) and Silver (Year 10) Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the 2024/25 academic year is strictly open until 11:45pm on Monday 4th November 2024 – please note that no further applications will be accepted after that time.
A complete application consists of:
- Complete the online Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 2024/25 Application Form by clicking here.
- Payment of the at least the first instalment via ParentPay.
Please note that both parts of the application must be completed in full for the application to be valid. Any applications made with incomplete details, or the first instalment is not paid by Monday 4th November 2024 will not be processed.
Participation in the DofE Award is subject to payment being received by Tytherington School’s Finance Office.
Payment is to be made in full or in instalments through our online ParentPay system, as set out in the table below. Any failure to pay the instalments by the dates shown on the application form will lead to participants being removed from the Award without refund of any amounts paid.
We offer financial support for those students in receipt of the Pupil Premium – please contact Mr Andy Pilbury (Deputy Headteacher) directly about this via email apilbury@tytheringtonschool.co.uk and indicate receipt of the “Pupil Premium” and/or “Free School Meals” (FSM) in the online application form.
Getting Started With Your Award
Guidance
Resources
Resource | Volunteering Section | Physical Section | Skills Section | Expedition Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme Ideas – What to do to complete the section. Check if it meets requirements | Download Ideas Sheet | Download Ideas Sheet | Download Ideas Sheet | N/A |
Programme Planner – Plan the activity for this sections and upload to eDofE | Download Planner | Download Planner | Download Planner | N/A |
Activity Log – Keep track of your hours spent on activity | Download Activity Log | Download Activity Log | Download Activity Log | N/A |
Assessor’s Report – The key piece of evidence you have to provide | Download Assessor’s Report – please use the appropriate Bronze/Silver one | Download Assessor’s Report – please use the appropriate Bronze/Silver one | Download Assessor’s Report – please use the appropriate Bronze/Silver one | N/A – This will be completed electronically by the expedition provider |
Other Resources | N/A | N/A | N/A | See Training & Qualifying Expedition Information and Resources section |
Volunteering Section Information
When we become aware of opportunities for volunteering in the local area, to help you with completing your volunteering hours as part of the Dukeof Edinburgh’s Award, we will post them here:
Blu Penguin Swim School
Are offering you the opportunity to complete your volunteering hours as a pool helper within their swimming lesson programme, based at Kings School Sports Centre in Macclesfield. Our swimming lessons are on Wednesday evenings between 6pm & 8pm and also during the weekends. Please contact Emma Pengelly directly emma@blupenguin.co.uk for more information.
Holy Trinity Hurdsfield “Kidzone”
HTH are offering volunteering opportunities of 2 hours per fortnight for up to 4 young people to work with their “Kidzone” club. Contact Jared Brown via jared@hthmacc.com or by calling the church on 01625 424587 for details.
Scoop & Scales Refill Shop, Macclesfield
Interested in helping to preserve our environment? Volunteers sought to help in our community cooperative shop which aims to reduce food waste and single use packaging. More information at: www.scoopandscales.co.uk Volunteers under the age of 16 are to be accompanied by an adult. If interested, please email: scoopandscales@gmail.com.
Gawsworth Community Shop
Gawsworth Hub is a not-for-profit organisation. They are registered with the FCA as a Community Benefit Society, operating for the benefit of the local community, being accountable to the local community and having broad community impact. In addition to a community shop, they now also have a community café and meeting place. As such, they can offer volunteer placements in both retail and hospitality ( weekends and school holidays) . There are also one-off projects that volunteers can get involved with such as organising events. The Hub has a strong track record of supporting young people undertaking volunteering as part of DOE and those looking to enhance their employability skills. Their website provides more information about our valuable community asset. They would welcome any enquires about the opportunities they have on offer. I can be contacted on 07967 408865 or by email volunteering@gawsworthhub.co.uk
Pearson Sports and Fitness Coaching
Jordan Pearson, of Pearson Sports and Fitness Coaching, is offering you the opportunity to complete your volunteering hours with his after-school sessions, held at Tytherington School. If interested, please contact Jordan Pearson directly via email – jordanpearson@pearsonsportsandfitnesscoaching.com
St Paul’s Beaver Scout Group
‘Rookie Lifesaving’ course at Bollington Leisure Centre
Macclesfield Amateur Swimming Club
Skills for Life Cookery Workshop
IBM SkillsBuild
Offers a wide range of digital courses and certifications in tech and professional skills that are highly sought after by employers today. By completing these courses, DofE participants can fulfil the Skills section of their Award, as well as help their future employability. Here are just a few examples of the courses available:
- Preparing for your First Job
- Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
- Explorations into Mindfulness
To be able to register for a IBM SkillsBuild account and progress towards your Skills section of your award, please contact Mr Pilbury – apilbury@tytheringtonschool.co.uk
Macclesfield Seals Swimming Club
Macclesfield Seals, a swimming club for people with disabilities, are looking for volunteers.
- Just one hour a week at Macclesfield Leisure Centre (SK10 4AF).
- Every Friday between 7.30pm & 8.30pm.
- Our volunteer age range is 14-81.
Contact Macclesfield Seals via 07768 405409, or by emailing to macc.seals@ntlworld.com
Expedition Section Information
Expedition Dates: 2023/2024
The following dates have been agreed with Get Outside the Classroom for the 2024/25 academic year:
Expedition Element | Bronze Award | Silver Award | |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre-Expedition Training Days | Monday 6th January 2025 | N/A | |
Practice Expedition | Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th March 2025 | Friday 28th to Sunday 30th March 2025 | |
Qualifying Expedition | Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July 2025 | Friday 16th to Sunday 18th May 2025 | |
Information about the specific expeditions will be posted here when they are published and please also see the Get Outside the Classroom DofE Expedition Handbook and the Expedition kit care guide for kit lists and other advice.
Training Day and Qualifying Expedition Resources
Pre-Expedition Days | Award | Date | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre-Expedition Training Day | Bronze | Monday 6th January 2025 | Download Information Letter |
GOtC Pre-Expedition Links Sheet | |||
Training Expeditions | |||
DofE Training Expedition Online Resource & Information Evening | Bronze | Date TBC | View Presentation – When Available |
Silver | View Recording – When Available | ||
Training Expedition (Bronze Award) | Bronze | Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th March 2025 | Download Letter – When Available |
Training Expedition (Silver Award) | Silver | Friday 28th to Sunday 30th March 2025 | Download Letter – When Available |
Qualifying Expeditions | |||
Qualifying Expedition (Bronze Award) | Bronze | Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July 2025 | Download Letter – When Available (Inc. Drop-Off, Expedition & Pick-Up Locations) |
Qualifying Expedition (Silver Award) | Silver | Friday 16th to Sunday 18th May 2025 | Download Letter – When Available (Inc. Drop-Off, Expedition & Pick-Up Locations) |