The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

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Rising and shining into the weekend with our #FridayRoundUp 🌅

La Retraite RC School completed their Expedition training showing determination and teamwork 🏕️

Outdoor Adventures supported teams in Morocco as they acclimatised and climbed Mount Toubkal 🌄

Well done everyone 👏

2 photos of young people on expedition.

2 photos of young people on expedition.

2 photos of young people on expedition. 1 includes a camp fire.

2 photos of young people on expedition.

Here's our #FridayRoundUp 🧭

Truro School went to Dartmoor on their Silver training, developing navigation skills, bearings and route planning.

Sett Valley Explorers completed Bronze and Silver Expeditions with excellent teamwork, determination, resilience and DofE spirit 💪

Sailing our way into our #FridayRoundUp ⛵

Holly, Cadet Staff Sergeant from Derbyshire ACF, joined a sailing team travelling into the North Sea. They faced storms with resilience and teamwork.

Lupine Adventure and Horsforth School battled mud and rain with smiles!

Stay tuned for more adventures ⚓

We’re turning 70 🎉

Since 1956, the DofE has helped millions of young people build lifelong self-belief and we’re continuing to champion confidence, resilience and opportunity – for every young person.

Be a part of our celebrations and share your story with us 👉 [stories site link]

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Party Conference season has come to a close.

We’ve elevated youth voices, joined panel discussions, and spoken with MPs. Now, we need decision-makers to back an enrichment guarantee.

Support our call to back young people by signing our petition 👉 https://bit.ly/4qBRyro

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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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We’re at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool today 📢

We’re excited for our Youth Ambassadors to be participating in panel discussions over the next couple of days – alongside @ukyouth.bsky.social 🤝

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Welcome back ✨

We hope you’re ready for the new school year! Like this post if you’re taking part in DofE this term 🙌

Thank you so much 💜

🧵Impact Report Best Practices ⬇️

Just finished reading the latest @dofe.org Impact Report and their Technical Report, and wow, the level of transparency and rigour in their measurement framework is impressive. 📊👏

https://impctlab.uk/DoEImpactReport
https://impctlab.uk/DoETechnicalReport

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Today’s job. Enroll most of September’s year 9 onto the Bronze @dofe.org award.

Thankfully this year, I am a bit ahead of myself as I asked them who wanted to join in year 8 - and can now process the list.

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We're back! (with DofE digital badges in hand... 📬)

If you, or someone you know has achieved their Award and has an active account – you can now download a verified badge which can be added to CVs, applications and LinkedIn (if you’re over 16) 🤩

Tutorial here: youtu.be/QEwfAMBkCVk

Happy Friday BlueSky 👋

We're pretty new here – drop us a '💜' if you're currently doing your DofE (or you're an Alumni 👀), we'd love to hear from you!

Meet Lisa, Torchbearer of the Year 👏 #ThisIsYouth

Lisa has dedicated herself to supporting young people on their DofE journey for over 27 years, making a lasting impact on countless lives.

Read her story: https://buff.ly/4gVN3m5

Meet the Derbyshire Police Cadets group, All-stars of the Year 🌟 #ThisIsYouth

When a teammate collapsed in a remote area, they sprang into action and saved the day with quick thinking, calmness, and precise execution of their first aid training ⛑️

Read their full story: https://buff.ly/40iDM0b

Looking for some Friday inspiration? ✨

From teamwork and innovation to overcoming challenges, #ThisIsYouth highlights some amazing stories of young people making an impact through their DofE, and the unrivalled commitment of the adults who support them 💪

🔗 https://buff.ly/424iEgL

Thank you to British Airways for supporting this category 🤝

Meet Dora, Change Maker of the Year 🎉 #ThisIsYouth

From supporting local food banks, to serving as the youth governor at @royalberkshospital.bsky.social, Dora’s dedication to giving back is inspiring 💜

Read her story: https://buff.ly/42dEG0E

Youth Without Limits LIVE: Cardiff - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award This interactive event will help you realise there are no limits to what you can achieve in the workplace.

Our career-boosting event, Youth Without Limits Live: Beyond the CV, is coming to Cardiff!

🎤 Expert talks
💡 Career insights
🤝 Interactive workshops

👉 Register your interest now for free: buff.ly/4g0Xyn0

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Meet Rosa, Boundary Breaker of the Year 💪 #ThisIsYouth

Despite undergoing chemotherapy, Rosa was determined to continue her Bronze DofE, adapting her sections and leading activities for other young patients.

🔗 Read her story: https://buff.ly/4gRkTJ8

Meet Danny, Life Changer of the Year ✨ #ThisIsYouth

Whether it's adapting expeditions or supporting community volunteering, Danny ensures every student can take part in the DofE.

🔗 Read his story: https://buff.ly/3PuClH7

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Hello Bluesky 👋 We're kicking off 2025 with #ThisIsYouth, a celebration of the incredible stories behind the DofE.

Each DofE journey is unique – and every person makes a difference 💜 We can't wait for you to meet this year's winners!

👉 Dive into the stories: https://buff.ly/424iEgL