When your child does their DofE programme they'll develop the skills and attitudes they need to become more rounded, confident adults. Qualities that colleges, universities and employers are attracted to. So when you put your backing behind your child's pursuit of a Duke of Edinburgh's Award, you’re investing in valuable skills. Setting the tone for a lifetime of achievement.
You'll see all kinds of new talents bloom in your child as they achieve their Award including:
- Self-belief Self-confidence
- A sense of identity Initiative
- A sense of responsibility
- A real awareness of their strengths
- New talents and abilities
- The ability to plan and use time
- The ability to learn from and give to others in the community
- New friendships
- Problem solving, presentation and communication skills
- Leadership and teamworking skills
Read an interesting article in the Times Educational Supplement (Jan 2012) about the value of non-paper-based awards, such as the DofE.
Check out our great page on employability - and see what a difference having a DofE Award makes on a personal statement for UCAS university applications.
Read what the Telegraph newspaper said about the value of achieving a DofE Award (published 26 August 2011)
Personal statements
Loads of universities and colleges really rate having a DofE Award highly, so remember to include it on your Personal Statement. Don't believe us? Check out what others have to say on this subject...