Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

The DofE has a positive impact on young people’s lives, in terms of their personal development and employability, and on wider society, from charities gaining active and engaged volunteers to businesses hiring work-ready recruits.
Mr Sharp
Deputy Headteacher

Staff

Mr D Sharp – Deputy Headteacher
Ms L Jones – DofE Co-ordinator 
Ms L Swaffer – Head of Year 8
Mr Jobey – Head of Year 9

Ethos

The DofE has a positive impact on young people’s lives, in terms of their personal development and employability, and on wider society, from charities gaining active and engaged volunteers to businesses hiring work-ready recruits. It offers a unique way of building up the qualities any young person will need to cope with the challenges that life will throw at them, the ability to turn negatives into positives and introduces them to experiences that can alter their life forever.

Aims

The award scheme aims to help young people to:

  •  develop self-confidence and self-reliance
  • gain a sense of achievement and responsibility
  • discover new skills, interests and talents
  • develop leadership skills and abilities
  • discover exciting opportunities
  • make new friends
  • experience teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making
  • increase their motivation
  • enhance their self-esteem and develop communication skills 

Courses Offered at KS4

Find out about the courses we offer at KS4 including examination and enrichment courses. 

Subjects

Subject leaders have crafted a curriculum which enables pupils to build on their prior knowledge. OFSTED 2022

Learning Support

Our Learning Support Department provides resources and strategies that give pupils the support needed to learn.