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Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The children and young people's service holds the operating licence to run the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in schools, youth projects and voluntary organisations across North Yorkshire.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Displays a larger version of this image in a new browser windowThe Duke of Edinburgh's Award aims to provide an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal development for young people between the ages of 14 and 25, which is of the highest quality and widest reach.

The key principles of the Award are that it should be:

  • non-competitive;
  • available to all;
  • voluntary;
  • flexible;
  • balanced;
  • progressive;
  • achievement focused;
  • a marathon not a sprint;
  • personal development; and
  • enjoyable.

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123 left, it's all about teamwork!More information on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award can be obtained by contacting the Duke of Edinburgh administrator using the details below. Information may also be obtained from your school or area youth work team leader.

Please note - the new youth support service is currently being formed and this page will be updated to reflect the changes in due course.

Duke of Edinburgh - frequently asked questions
What is the Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Where can I do the Duke of Edinburgh Award?
Related Pages
Youth councils
Youth leadership training
Youth projects - volunteering
Weblinks
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  • The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
    The Duke of Edinburgh's Award website containing information for young people, schools and other interested bodies.
Contacts
Duke of Edinburgh Award administrative support officer
dofe.admin@northyorks.gov.uk
Tel: 01609 532752
Full details for Duke of Edinburgh Award administrative support officer



North Yorkshire County Council, County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AD | Tel: 0845 8 72 73 74 | Fax: 01609 532009
This page was last updated on 8 May 2013