Residential Care: The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

 

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award operates in Moor House School at Bronze and Silver Level and is coordinated by Mrs. Lee, Mr. Hart and Miss Davies. 

 

Students may begin working towards the Bronze Level from the age of 14, and it takes at least six months but more often up to a year to complete this.

 

The Silver Level is available to students who are aged 15 or more. Generally Silver Level takes between twelve and eighteen months to complete, however these timings can be reduced by six months for those who have already successfully completed Bronze Level.

 

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Bronze and Silver Levels covers four distinct sections: volunteering, skills, physical and expedition. The students are heavily involved with the planning of their expedition section, and are entitled to choose their own activities for the other three sections, subject to these activities being realistically achievable, and subject to a professionally qualified assessor being available to monitor and assist the student to make progress in their chosen activity.

 

Moor House students benefit from the many facilities that the school is able to offer in order to support the Duke of Edinbrugh's Award, as well as the support of staff from across the school in order to obtain the award. Students also have the opportunity to join after school clubs and provide a service to the local community outside of school, some of which may count towards achieving the award.

 

Expeditions by foot are undertaken in the local area, the participants having been trained beforehand in map reading, camp craft and basic first aid.

 

Each award is very much individual.  Self-discipline, perseverance and self-motivation are encouraged throughout, with attainment and standards being set according to each student's ability.

 

More information about The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is available at the official website by clicking here.

 

If you require any specific information about the Award programme at Moor House School, please contact the Unit Leader, Mrs. Laki Lee, or alternatively Mr. Hart or Miss Davies.

 

Lastly, if you want to see the range of activities that can count towards The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, have a look at their video by clicking here.

 

Other important documents are available below:

 

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expedition Kit List