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1 Bronze DofE

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3 Reminder edofe What you should be doing now. What you should be thinking about. What you will need to do. 3

4 What you should ve done by now! and logging on Submit (don t just save) your program planners for each section Collect evidence that you re doing it: photos, sign-in sheets, your thoughts, s etc. Submit evidence (and sign-off: non parent adult) and then submit the section. 4

5 Why take your time with edofe? Mistakes and errors mean the award isn t signed off before you leave. Common mistakes: Activity is not approved for the section. Not submitting completed section. Not providing assessors reports or reports don t say how person improved. Assessment report doesn t show time scale 5

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9 To go on practice expedition» You MUST have all sections underway and on EDofE To go on Final expedition» You MUST have the majority of sections completed and signed off and on EDofE To go do Silver DofE» You MUST have Bronze DofE completed and signed off and on EDofE 9

10 Managing the Risks Insurance Risk Assessments 10

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12 Risks - Generic Our responsibility: Training, kit lists (staff and students), minibus, expectations of behaviour, briefings, emergency cards/ phones, group supervision, medical forms Students responsibilities: Training attendance (navigation, first aid, campcraft), behaviour, kit, group management, disclosure 12

13 Risks Site Specific Our responsibility: Venue (area and campsite), checkpoints, road crossings, staff training Students responsibilities: Route cards, expedition aims, research on venues/ weather/food and common sense. 13

14 Risks - Ongoing Areas: Weather, groups, behaviour Responses: Staff training Students responsibilities: Use the emergency numbers to keep us informed, refresh memory of training all to know it, work as a team 14

15 DofE compressed Day Thursday 19th May 2016 for Bronze Expedition 1 Participants. Approx 95 students Tuesday 24 May 2016 for Bronze Expedition 2 Participants. Approx 95 students Any students on the French Exchange trip scheduled for Bronze Expedition 2 will be invited to the first session. 15

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18 Bronze 2016 Expedition Dates Expedition 1 TEAMS B1, B3, B5, B7, B9, B11, B13, B15, B17, B19, B21, B23, B25, B27, B29 Dates Practice - Sat 11 - Sun 12 June 2016 Final Fri 9 - Sat 10 Sept 2016 Expedition 2 TEAMS B2, B4, B6, B8, B10, B12, B14, B16, B18, B20, B22, B24, B26, B30. Dates Practice - Thurs 23 - Fri 24 June 2016 Final Sat 17 - Sun 18 Sept 2016

19 Details Practice Expedition Shere, near Guildford Expedition 1 - Sat 11 /Sun 12 June dep. 09:00 am Expedition 2 - Thu 23 - Fri 24 June dep. 09:00 am Meet on hard courts with teams (@ am) Kit check Route cards and maps Coach to drop-off point ( Newlands Corner) Two routes (CW/ACW) Camping at Bentley Copse campsite Pick up from Newlands Corner 19

20 Details Practice Exped Staffing/Itinerary: Many! -1 per group of 4-7 students All are Bronze DofE Trainers (3 day course), a few are First Aid qualified (16hr/24hr outdoor), Summer Mountain Leader (ML), JSML, ML or HML trained Many staff familiar with area from previous expeditions. Day one: Periods of supervised walking/campcraft Day two: Groups walk on own with checkpoints 20

21 Details Practice Exped Food Practice Exped: Breakfast day one: at home Rest of meals on day one, breakfast and lunch on day two: up to groups Food that needs some form of cooking (not boil in the bag) No uncooked meat Kit: As per kit list remember to reflect on training sessions. 21

22 Details Practice Exped Pick-up: Newlands Corner, Nr Guildford Time will be flexible. You will get a phone call when they are APPROXIMATELY 30 minutes out from the finish Finish is a large car park, has toilets and a cafe NEW FOR per hour car parking fee 22

As with the previous expeditions, we would anticipate students being ready for collection from about 4 pm

23 Practice Expedition Pick-up point Newlands Corner Parent s pick-up from finish at Newlands Corner OS Grid Reference Nearest Post Code for Sat Nav Purposes: GU4 8SE. As with the previous expeditions, we would anticipate students being ready for collection from about 4 pm onwards. However, as before they will be able to use a member of staff s mobile phone to inform you about an hour before should they be expected earlier? 23

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25 Details Qualifying Exped West Dean Qualifying 1 Fri 9-/Sat 10 September 2016 dep: 9.00 a.m. Qualifying 2 - Sat 17- Sun 18 September 2016 dep: 9.00 a.m. Meet on the hard courts at 08.00am Coach to drop off Camping at West Dean campsite Pick up from car park about 1 km south of Cocking on A286 (map ed to parents) 25

26 Details Qualifying Exped Staffing/itinerary: Even more! Staff for groups & assessors. All are Bronze DofE Trainers (3 day course), at least three are First Aid qualified, one may be a Summer Mountain Leader. A number of the staff are familiar with the area Day one and two: Supervised and assessed by Bohunt staff (not the same ones who have trained them 20 conditions to meet) 26

27 Details Qualifying Exped Food: Breakfast day one: at home Rest of meals on day one and breakfast and lunch on day two: up to groups Kit: As per kit list (Reflect on training and practice expeditions) Pick-up: Cocking Car Park. Timing flexible 27

Qualifying Expedition Pick up Point for Parents Hill Barn CarPark Parent s pick-up from finish at Hill Barn/Hill Top Car Park OS Map 120 - Grid Reference 0875, 166. Nearest Post Code for Sat Nav.

Chichester. The car park is signposted and is on the right hand side of the road. If you overshoot the next village is Singleton.

28 Qualifying Expedition Pick up Point for Parents Hill Barn CarPark Parent s pick-up from finish at Hill Barn/Hill Top Car Park OS Map Grid Reference 0875, 166. Nearest Post Code for Sat Nav. Purposes: GU29 0HS (Hill Barn) Pick up for the DofE expeditions is from the Hill Barn/Hill Top Car Park located immediately after the village of Cocking on the A286 Southbound from Midhurst towards Chichester. The car park is signposted and is on the right hand side of the road. If you overshoot the next village is Singleton. Please could I ask you not to arrive in advance as the car park will not accommodate many cars. Students will ring when they arrive at the car park and this will give them time to be debriefed by their assessor and any school equipment to be collected from them. As with the previous expeditions, we would anticipate students being ready for collection from about 4 pm onwards 28

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30 Kit Kit Hire Hints & Tips Discounts 30

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32 DofE Bronze Student Personal Kit 1 Walking Boots Walking Socks and spares Gaiters (optional) Underwear and spare Base layers Mid layers Breathable, waterproof outer layer Waterproof over-trousers Walking Trousers and spares (warm, not jeans) Thermal Long Johns (optional) Warm Hat and Gloves Sunhat Large Rucksack (approximately litre capacity) school has some that you can hire for free Rucksack Liner (or use plastic bags) Waterproof Rucksack Cover (optional if your stuff is in waterproof bags inside your rucksack) Sleeping Mat school has a couple that you can hire for free Sleeping Bag (Make sure this is securely waterproofed in case it rains during the first day) Sleeping Bag Liner (optional) / Inflatable pillow (optional)

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35 DofE Bronze - Student Personal Kit 2 Emergency Contact Card (school will provide) Maps (school will provide) Notebook & pen/pencil Permanent Pen Menu Plan Completed route card (school will issue these for you to complete a couple of weeks in advance of your expedition) Watch with alarm Whistle Small quantity of money Torch Spare Batteries for Torch Individual food for during the day Emergency Food Rations sealed and marked 2 Full Water Bottles (2 x 1 litre) 1 Knife, Fork, Spoon 1 Plate/Bowl 1 Mug 1 Small Wash Kit 1 Small Towel Suncream

36 DofE Bronze - Group ( Shared ) Kit To be carried between the Team 2-3 Tents, Pegs and Poles School has some available 1-2 Camping Stoves ( Trangia) with 1-2 Cooking Pots (School will provide) Camping Stove Fuel - Gas Canister (School will provide) Matches or lighter and spare (Sealed in a dry container or bag) Group Food Pan Scourers Washing up liquid Tea Towels Camera (optional) At least 2 mobile phones per group sealed in a waterproof bag and turned off. Plastic bags for rubbish etc. Repair Kit (gaffa tape, cord, sewing kit) Items required for aim work Group First Aid Kit Team kits are not to contain any medicines or drugs Personal first aid kits can contain medicines and over the counter drugs

37 Mobile Phones For emergency use. Each team must have two phones fully charged, switched off, on different networks and in waterproof sealed bags. Participants can use additional mobile devices for taking photographs and videos for recording aim work, during journeying time 37

BPE DofE Expedition Bitesize 02: Personal Clothing There is an element of personal preference in expedition

Use multiple layers provides more insulation and allows better regulation of body temperature. 2.

Choose suitable materials synthetic fibres offer very good insulation and are lightweight, absorb less

You will need a waterproof jacket which is both waterproof and breathable, thus allowing sweat to escape

For expeditions through boggy moorland terrain, you may wish to use a set of gaiters to keep your feet dry.

Fleeces are popular as they absorb little moisture.

prevent sweat from escaping. Please do NOT wear jeans or denim.

38 BPE DofE Expedition Bitesize 02: Personal Clothing There is an element of personal preference in expedition clothing, but there are 3 key principles: 1. Use multiple layers provides more insulation and allows better regulation of body temperature. 2. Stay dry 3. Choose suitable materials synthetic fibres offer very good insulation and are lightweight, absorb less water and dry quicker. Outer layer Acts like a shell, providing protection against wind and rain. You will need a waterproof jacket which is both waterproof and breathable, thus allowing sweat to escape and keeping you dry. You will also need a pair of waterproof over-trousers. For expeditions through boggy moorland terrain, you may wish to use a set of gaiters to keep your feet dry. Middle layer Insulating, lightweight, windproof and quick drying. Fleeces are popular as they absorb little moisture. Lightweight trousers are often preferred to shorts, giving better protection against nettle stings, insect bites and sunburn. Check the manufacturer s label and avoid wearing natural fabrics, such as cotton, which retain moisture and prevent sweat from escaping. Please do NOT wear jeans or denim. Base layer Needs to draw sweat away from the skin. Synthetic fibres such as polyester and acrylic are better than cotton as they dry out quickly and transfer moisture faster. Football tops or sports tops are generally suitable for expeditions. Hat and Gloves Cold weather used to retain heat and keep participants warm. Hot weather a light, wide-brimmed hat protects the head, neck and face from sunburn. Gloves ideally should also be waterproof. Cycling gloves are ideal to protect the hands on canoeing expeditions. 38

39 Information Kit and Equipment Follow the Link(s): D of E Expedition Kit Guide Expedition Food Follow the link(s): D ofe Expedition Food Guide 39

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41 Expedition Food Menu Planner -Expedition Food Ideas On a Bronze DofE Expedition, participants provide their and own food in terms of breakfast, lunch, the campsite evening meal, and snacks. The following table provides some SUGGESTIONS ONLY for foods that work well on expeditions. Most of the foods listed can be purchased from local supermarkets. Day 1 Day 2 Breakfast Eat at Home Campsite Breakfast Eg. Porridge, cereal/muesli bars. Hot Chocolate drink. Pitta bread or wraps with filling. Lunch Evening Meal Packed Lunch i.e. Crackers, pitta breads, wraps, with fillings. Malt loaf or fruited bread. Cold pot ready meals ( tuna), Oat cakes, Nuts, Dried fruit Campsite Evening Meal Hot Team Meal - Planned Prepared together.. One of 20 Expedition Conditions. Cupa Soup as a starter. Rice/Pasta/Noodles with sauce or sliced pepperoni as main meal Cake bars and custard for pudding. Packed Lunch i.e.crackers, pita breads, wraps, with fillings. Malt loaf or fruited bread. Cold pot ready meals ( tuna), Oat cakes, Nuts, Dried fruit Eat at Home Snacks Emergency Rations Trail Mix, Dried Fruit, Sweets, Muesli bars, Cereal bars. To be used in an emergency. Fruit/Nut Mix, Trail Mix, Mint Cake, Boiled Sweets 41

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43 Expedition Food Water Participants should carry a minimum of 2L of water per day. Water will be available on the camp site and at some checkpoints. Food Notes No uncooked meat, or food which needs to be kept in the fridge, Pot Noodle type meals are not allowed for main evening meal. No food in glass bottles or jars. Don t forget a bag to carry rubbish in. Top Tips Simplify packaging, avoid tins which are heavy to carry. Get the food right drinks/soup, snacks, enough for your main meal 43

44 Kit Hints & Tips Remember back to any other camping you ve done: What worked? What didn t? How heavy was your bag? What didn t you use? Don t use anything for the first time! Extra pair of socks Make sure your stuff will stay dry Blister kit and do everything to avoid them 44

45 Top Tips Pack all items in waterproof bags to keep out the rain. Check all your equipment is in working order. Waterproof your boots / jacket if necessary the week before you go. Personal Kit First Aid Kit/Medication Pack personal medication in a waterproof bag and pack it somewhere accessible top pocket or left hand side pocket Other suggested items: Blister plasters Plasters Antiseptic wipes

46 We will supply Kit Hire Stoves Gas Maps We have some supplies of: Tents, 2 person, 3 person Rucksacks You will need per group Washing up kit (liquid, scrubber and tea towel) Rubbish bag per person Matches/lighter 46

47 Kit Collection and Return All loaned kit must be returned by deadlines, complete, in good order, clean and dry Irresponsible use or loss of loaned kit and equipment will be liable for a charge to cover replacement. e.g Tent 80, Trangia 120, Rucksack 80 47

48 Looking forwards Silver DofE ( Walking Expedition) ( estimated Cost - 125) Launch Letter July 2016 Sign up- and registration Sept 2016 Night nav, Mega mapping sessions x2 Practice Expedition Ashdown Forest March Night Navigation/ Micro Navigation 3 days, 2 nights ( campsites) Qualifying Expedition A moor in the Southwest (hopefully), June/July 2017 (soon after exams) 3 days, 2 nights ( campsite/wild camp) 48

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

BRONZE DUKE OF EDINBURGH S AWARD TRAINING, PRACTICE AND QUALIFYING EXPEDITIONS 2017-2018 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Dear Parent/Guardian and Student, Please find enclosed the information that you will need