Please scroll down for generic information on Scouts and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
For more specific County information and local County contacts please see: www.gmescouts-dofe.co.uk
As a member of The Scout Association you can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award as well as Scouting Awards. This is done through being a member of an Explorer Scout Unit or the Scout Network.
This leaflet aims to outline the basic information you need to choose the most appropriate awards for you, get started on them and who can help you through them.
The Chief Scout's Platinum Award, the Chief Scout's Diamond Award and the Queen's Scout Award have similar requirements to the D of E Bronze, Silver and Gold awards (respectively).
Bronze Award (14 + years)
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Volunteering |
Skills |
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Expeditions |
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3 months |
3 months |
3 months |
Plan, prepare for and undertake a 2 day, 1 night venture |
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All Participants must undertake a further 3 months in either the Service, Skill or Physical Recreation Sections. |
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Chief Scout’s Platinum Award (14+ years)
In addition to the above your need to complete the following:
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Be a member of Explorer Scouts / Scout Network for at least 6 months.
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Complete 6 nights away, four of which must be camping.
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Complete 2 activities as an Explorer Scout / Scout Network member from the lists available in www.scouts.org.uk/ive (each should be from a different list).
Silver Award (15 + years)
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Volunteering |
Skills |
Physical |
Expeditions |
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6 months |
One Section for 6 months and the other Section for 3 months |
Plan, prepare for and undertake a 3 day, 2 night venture |
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Direct entrants must undertake a further 6 months in either the Service or the longer of the Skill or Physical Recreation Sections. |
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Chief Scout’s Diamond Award (15+ years)
In addition to the above your need to complete the following:
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Be a member of Explorer Scouts / Scout Network for at least 12 months (this can include time spent working on the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award).
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Complete 12 nights away, eight of which must be camping (this can include nights away counted for the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award).
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Complete 2 activities as an Explorer Scout / Scout Network member from the lists available inwww.scouts.org.uk/ive(each should be from a different list and not the same activities as those undertaken for the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award).
Gold Award (16 + years)
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Volunteering |
Skills |
Physical |
Expeditions |
Residential |
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12 months |
One Section for 12 months and the other Section for 6 months |
Plan, prepare for and undertake a 4 day, 3 night venture |
Undertake a shared activity in a residential setting away from home for 5 days and 4 nights |
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Direct entrants must undertake a further 6 months in either the Service, Skill or Physical Recreation Sections. |
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Queen’s Scout Award (16+ years)
In addition to the above your need to complete the following:
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Be a member of Explorer Scouts / Scout Network for at least 18 months (this can include time spent working on the Chief Scout’s Platinum and Diamond Awards).
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Complete 18 nights away, twelve of which must be camping (this can include nights away counted for the Chief Scout’s Platinum and Diamond Awards).
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Complete 2 activities as an Explorer Scout / Scout Network member from the lists available on www.scouts.org.uk/ive (each should be from a different list and not the same activities as those undertaken for the Chief Scout’s Platinum and Diamond Awards).
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On completion of the above a presentation should be made to a suitable audience, this should demonstrate your achievements so far in working towards the Queen’s Scout Award.
You have until your 25th birthday to complete any of the Awards, but it takes: at least 6 months at Bronze, at least 12 months at Silver and at least 18 months at Gold for direct entrants.
Why do both?
Why not? By registering for the D of E and Scouting Awards you can gain twice the recognition for the efforts you put in. Both Scouting and D of E awards are recognised by employers, colleges and universities.
What happens when I move from Explorers to Network?
As far as the D of E is concerned, just keep working towards it. The person who supports you through the Award may change but what you need to do is the same.
Award Sections
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Volunteering |
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Skill The activity you chose should allow you to show progression and sustained interest over a period of time in your chosen skill. This section could include: learning to drive, IT, DJ ing, Committee Skills, Circus skills as well as many other ideas. |
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Physical
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Expedition |
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Residential Project |
Key County Support ContactsCounty is responsibe for the provision of Scout Network. A Network may be County based, a local area Network, District based or a specialist Network. Bernard & Sheila O'Flaherty Andrew Hill |
Role of CountyThe remit of the team is to support and develop a quality Scouting programme for the young people in the area. To help us focus upon what will make a difference across the County we focus on 5 areas:
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