Key Achievements since 2008

Branding

– Changed in Autumn 2008– Old logo was 18 years old– New, fresh look– Over 300 items rebranded

Modular Training Framework

– “DofE is committed to ensuring high quality training is in place for the DofE Leaders and volunteers that run our programmes”

– Over 300 different courses identified prior to 2008

– Introduced Modular Training Framework• Standardised outcomes• Transferable• Fully resourced

Approved Activity Providers

– AAP introduced as key quality control• Rigorous process that organisations

must undertake

– 170 organisations currently signed up

eDofE

Our strategy for the next five years

The DofE today

High Demand

United Learning Trust / Ratcliffe HallIndependent employer survey

Most important activity undertaken at school

Achievable by all

Impact ResearchUndertaken by

The University of Northampton

Supported by

Aims of Independent Research

To identify, document and analyse the impacts

of participation in DofE programmes and identify

ways to improve the DofE for young people

in the future.

FindingsPersonal development

Building resilience

Employment – skills and prospects

The role of the Leader

Working with the most marginalised

The DofE – the future

Research ActionsWiden participationIncrease capacity of

providersRecruit leaders from diverse backgroundsIncrease support for

delivery partnersRecognise volunteersIncrease training and support for leaders

Encourage Gold Holders to become

Leaders

Review Expedition Section

Recognise sectional achievement

Induction for new participants

Improve Comm’s, admin and support

Appreciation of Social benefit

Build in reflection on personal and

community benefit

MISSION

To inspire, guide and support young people in their self development

and recognise their achievements.

STRATEGIC AIMS

More young people to complete an award and reduce the proportion not completing

DRIVERS

Demand

Impact Research

Development of online resources

Change in Operating Authorities - Broaden range of DofE licence holders

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 2011-16

Increase number of participants to 300,000

Increase the average completion rate to 50%

Build understanding of the barriers to completion

Increase the proportion of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds from 10% -20%

Increase broader community experiences for young people