Basics Flashcards
(14 cards)
Working with young people, especially adapting for those with disabilities
How many yoiung people start DofE
30% of 14 year olds start bronze
DofE guiding principles
Non competitive
Achievable by all
Voluntary
Personal development
Personalised
Balanced
Progressive
Achievment focused
Commitment
Enjoyable
During DofE what do people get
I’ve set myself goals and persevere to reach these.
I’m doing things I wouldn’t have done otherwise and being challenged in a good way.
I think about what I’ve done and am proud of my achievements.
I’m meeting new people and making new friends.
I’m being active and having fun.
I’m giving something back to my community.
Medium term outcomes from dofe
I feel more confident. When things get tough, I know I can work through them.
I feel good about myself.
I’ve learnt personal and practical skills that help me now and will help me in the future.
I’m more aware of who I want to be and what I can do to get there. I feel I can make a difference.
I feel closer to my community and to the world around me.
Long term outcomes from dofe
I’ve got tools I can draw on that help my mental well-being.
I’m more likely to fulfil my potential in education and work.
I’m willing to speak up and step up to help other people.
Why get involved?
Creating opperrtunities for young people
Develop leadership/ organisational skills
Think it will be really fun - getting the most out of poeple
Combines one of my hobbies with personal development
Dofe manager role
Set-up and manage DofE centres
Lead and inspire a team of dedicated DofE supporters to help them run DofE
Develop a DofE programme which meets licence and programme requirements
Create opportunities for all young people who wish to take part in DofE
Ensure DofE is a fun and rewarding experience for young people
Provide the resources to make programmes a success.
DOFE coordinator role
sets up and manages the DofE in a centre, supporting Leaders and overseeing groups. While the DofE Manager may be in charge of multiple centres the DofE Co-ordinator looks after DofE in a centre.
Dofe leader role
DofE Leaders look after a DofE group. They lead, inspire, guide and encourage young people, agree their programme choices, approve evidence and submit Awards for approval through eDofE.
Working closely with the young people in their group, DofE Leaders directly help them to develop new skills, confidence and a greater appreciation of the environment and community around them.
dofe leader role to young people
Ensure the delivery of high quality programmes to young people in the DofE group.
Manage the provision of a safe and enjoyable DofE programme for participants in the DofE group.
Support participants to decide on their programme choices and set their timescales and goals.
Regularly encourage participation in chosen activities by participants.
Support expedition team(s) with their expedition planning and arrange for the team(s) to be trained in all of the required areas.
Encourage the use of eDofE by participants, regularly approve uploaded evidence and agree the completion of sections.
Celebrate achievements as often as possible.
Dofe leader roles to liscenced organisation
Keep in regular contact with the DofE Co-ordinator and/or DofE Manager.
Respond to requests from the Licensed Organisation in a timely manner.
Dofe leader skills required? Qualities?
An ability to communicate with adults and young people, both verbally and in writing.
An ability to organise and plan effectively.
IT literate.
Able to provide inspirational leadership and motivate young people.
Experience of working with young people.
Build, maintain and facilitate effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
Plan, manage and monitor own tasks and time.
Qualities
- Integrity.
- Respected decision maker.
- Committed to ensuring high standards.
- Commitment to DofE’s guiding principles.
- Flexible approach.
- Self-motivated.
For young people
Apprechiation for outdoors
Resilliance
communication both with peers and adults
Problem solving
Working under pressure
Descision making
