Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions
for schools and groups
Bronze and Silver
All of our D of E programmes include:
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A school visit to present to students and parents (if required)
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Ongoing support for your D of E coordinator
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A D of E training day at our 54 acre site
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Practice and Qualifying expeditions (as required for the programme level)
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Use of our equipment and training resources (all available to teachers, parents and students)
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Tents
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Trangias and fuel
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Roll mats
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Compasses
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Maps
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Group first aid kits
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Emergency phones
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Trackers
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Camping fees
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Emergency transport
Experienced and qualified staff:
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Minimum Lowland leader qualified
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Qualified DofE supervisors
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Qualified DofE assessors
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Up to 20 years’ experience working within the DofE programme
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Years of expedition experience in the UK and around the world
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Extensive knowledge of all areas where expeditions are delivered
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Full reconnaissance and risk assessments of areas and route
Basecamp support:
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Emergency Phones for Groups
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Trackers for all groups
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First aid kits for groups
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Expeditions leader – One member of staff in charge of the ultimate success of the expedition
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Basecamp coordinator – A member of staff in constant contact with the school, the expedition leader and supervisors when necessary
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Supervisors – Qualified and experienced Lambourne End staff will be remotely supervising groups ensuring that checkpoints and campsites are reached.
Post expedition support:
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Expedition reports uploaded to eDofE within 14 days.