Leader’s Resources

Update! Single occupancy tents no longer required on DofE expeditions.

On 19th August 2021, the Scottish Government updated their guidance on outdoor expeditions:

No limits on overnight tent occupancy
No limits on expedition group size
It is recommended that where possible participants do not use toilet and washing facilities at the same time as those outside their group.
It is recommended leaders & participants be invited to undertake a Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test two days before the expedition begins
Groups should continue to have clear arrangements in place for isolation and repatriation arrangements if required
Relevant school Covid-19 protocols are maintained travelling to & during the expedition.
The latest Scottish Government advice & guidance should be read in full

Download an example Covid Procedures & Risk Assessment

Consider these factors when planning expeditions:

Anticipated high visitor numbers impacting the countryside, it is vital for the future sustainability of DofE expeditions that we safeguard our good relations with the Cairngorm National Park DofE Expeditions Liaison Group and other land managers
Increased possibility campsites will already be in use by others who have not notified land management
Parking difficulties due to increased volumes of users
Speed & ease of returning home should anyone develop Coronavirus symptoms during the expedition
Opportunities to take advantage of the temporary DofE flexibilities & allowances
DofE Scotland policy encourages sustainable local expeditions where possible

DofE With A Difference

Details of the temporary relaxations of rules regarding volunteering within the family, changing activities and expedition assessors

Download the “Rearranging Postponed DofE Expeditions” flyer here

Download a sample Covid-19 Expedition Risk Assessment template here.

Download a pdf of suggestions on how to support your DofE participants during the pandemic restrictions here.

Suggested Centre action plan

Other general information:

Please get in touch with the DofE Aberdeenshire team at awards@aberdeenshire.gov.uk if we can support your plans in any way.

Find out about DofE training and search for courses here.

A great deal of information and resources for Leaders can be found on the main DofE website

For example:

Blank route cards, training frameworks and much more at Expedition Downloads

Materials to promote and introduce DofE, programme planning sheets for participants & leaders, programme section ideas, section activity logsheets, residential guides etc at Programme Support Downloads

Estate contact details, Wild Country boundaries and local advice etc at Greater Cairngorm information

Programme Planners for Skill, Physical & Volunteering Sections

Submit an Assessor’s Report

Please see below for documents specifically relevant to delivering the Award in Aberdeenshire:

Expedition Training Pack An invaluable 70Mb Zip file comprising expansive teaching resources organised for delivery of the Expedition Training Programme. Difficulty in downloading? Alternative sources here and here

Expedition Training Checklist

Expedition Assessor Report Template An aide-memoire/ checklist for compiling expedition assessment notes

Assessor Reaccreditation Form EAAS8 Required of assessors every 5 years

IMPORTANT Check Suitability of a Gold Residential before participants book RESIDENTIAL – Info and Approval Form

Supporting a DofE participant leaflet

eDofE Enrolment Form – Participants NEW

Participant Pack Order Form 2020/21

eDofE YouTube channel Useful “how-to” videos for Participants and Leaders

Camping Stove Fuel Storage Advice

Leader’s eDofE Intro Flowchart

Base Contact Training

Emergency response card