Important DofE resources and downloads, all in one place.
There are lots of PDF documents you’ll need over the course of your DofE award. I’ve collated and organised all the most important ones in this post, so you can find the documents you need quickly and easily.
Expedition
20 conditions of the Expedition section — there are 20 boxes that you must tick in order to pass the expedition section of your DofE award. These conditions range from group sizes, to expedition length, to treatment of the countryside.
Programme planner — according to DofE, “when completing each section of your DofE Programme, you should develop a programme which is specific and relevant to you.”
List of expedition aim ideas — DofE list a range of ideas for your expedition aim. I’d recommend reading my post on 7 original ideas for your DofE expedition aim for more in depth ideas.
Blue form for expeditions outside the UK — click the link and then search ‘blue form’ in the search bar. You may have to complete one of these forms if you are taking part in an expedition outside of the UK.
Expedition kit list — DofE’s own kit list, as well as specific recommended products that make up the ‘DofE recommended kit’ you see in shops. Read my article on the BIG problem with ‘DofE recommended kit’.
FAQs on sleeping bags and sleeping mats — DofE have an extremely useful FAQs page on sleeping bags and sleeping mats, answering questions which season rating you should get to how to pick the right material for you.
Skill section
Activity log — the activity log is a personal record of the time you spend on your activity for each section, and may make up a part of the evidence you upload to eDofE.
Skills section ideas — a document listing all the pre-approved skills activities, with lots of great suggestions.
Programme planner — according to DofE, “when completing each section of your DofE Programme, you should develop a programme which is specific and relevant to you.”
Writing assessor reports — give this to your assessor for advice on how to write a report. I’d also recommend reading through it yourself, to minimise the chances of having to ask for a new report if evidence is sent back.
Physical section
Activity log — the activity log is a personal record of the time you spend on your activity for each section, and may make up a part of the evidence you upload to eDofE.
Physical section ideas — a document listing all the pre-approved physical activities, with lots of great suggestions.
Programme planner — according to DofE, “when completing each section of your DofE Programme, you should develop a programme which is specific and relevant to you.”
Writing assessor reports — give this to your assessor for advice on how to write a report. I’d also recommend reading through it yourself, to minimise the chances of having to ask for a new report if evidence is sent back.
Volunteering section
Activity log — the activity log is a personal record of the time you spend on your activity for each section, and may make up a part of the evidence you upload to eDofE.
Volunteering section ideas — a document listing all the pre-approved volunteering activities, with lots of great suggestions.
Programme planner — according to DofE, “when completing each section of your DofE Programme, you should develop a programme which is specific and relevant to you.”
Writing assessor reports — give this to your assessor for advice on how to write a report. I’d also recommend reading through it yourself, to minimise the chances of having to ask for a new report if evidence is sent back.
Residential section (Gold only)
Residential section ideas — a document listing all the pre-approved residential activities, with lots of great suggestions.
Programme planner — according to DofE, “when completing each section of your DofE Programme, you should develop a programme which is specific and relevant to you.”
Writing assessor reports — give this to your assessor for advice on how to write a report. I’d also recommend reading through it yourself, to minimise the chances of having to ask for a new report if evidence is sent back.
12 points for a programme to qualify — this document will provide an insight as to whether a programme you have in mind will meet the Residential criteria. For full breakdown read my post of What counts as a DofE Residential?
General
Leaders’ checklist — if you’re not sure whether an idea for one of your physical/skill/volunteering sections qualifies, this document is a good place to go. It’s designed to help DofE Leaders decide if a student’s proposal meets the criteria.
Timescales pictoral — a nice pictorial describing how long different sections last at different award levels. For a full breakdown read my post on How long is DofE?
Opportunity Finder — an excellent way of finding potential opportunities for all sections of the DofE Award