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@Seirian @DofE Also, taking milk and chilled food on a 2-day expedition can lead to food poisoning if it’goes off’ and tins are heavy, burdening the young person with unnecessary weight, potentially leading to an uncomfortable and ‘never want to do that again’ experience!

@Seirian @DofE There is plenty of information available on the internet by doing a search for ‘DofE expedition food’. Lots of options for breakfasts, lunches, & evening meals (cooked using a camping stove). No issues with the 8.5 million young people that have previously taken part in the DofE!

We're looking forward to supporting young people during our 'open' Gold @DofE expedition week from today, taking place in the Mid Wales area. Some participants completing a combined training & practice expedition (6 days), others a practice or qualifying expedition (4.5 days) 😊

We're looking forward to positively engaging with young people as they join us today for our popular Photography & Conservation Gold @DofE Residential week in Shropshire. Lots of skills to be developed, whilst having fun, & meeting the principles outcomes & aim of the section 😊

@BishopPerowneCE @DofE Please teach your partcipants how to cook safely! Cooking outside the tent is dangerous 😮 From the DofE Expedition Guide: A firm level surface at ground level where the stove will not be knocked over is ideal and it must be at least two metres away from flammable items/tents.

Year 10 went on their @DofE expedition training for 2026 just before Easter where they took on a multitude of challenges 💙 They completed a training walk to learn navigation skills between Wolverley and Kinver Edge where there was glorious sunshine. Our students picking up the skills really quickly! They then took on the challenge of camping at Blackwell Court Bromsgrove, learning to use Trangia stoves before cooking own evening meal and pitching their tents. In the evening they managed to get a good fire going in the fire pit, and then played enjoyed some card games before a chilly night. The next day they were challenged with a full day of training to equip them with skills for their expedition. They were skilled up with First Aid and emergency procedures, did some menu planning, learnt how to pack a rucksack efficiently, were trained in hazard identification and risk control, as well as planning their route cards for their summer expedition. A huge well done to all of our students, and a massive thank you to our D of E staff team who always give their full to ensure an incredible experience for the those involved! #DofE #DukeofEdinburgh #Expedition #firstaid #planning #camping #cocurricular #extracurricular #culturalcapital #educhat #edchat #ukeduchat #ukedchat #lifeskills #BishopPerowneWorcs #Worcester #Worcestershire

We’re in Wolverhampton tomorrow delivering another Scout First Response first aid course for leaders from West Mercia Scouts District. As previously, 24 delegates attended to renew existing skills and knowledge or, if their first course, acquiring new and important skills 😊

Our ‘open’ Silver @DofE expedition week starts tomorrow in the Long Mynd area of Shropshire, with 28 young people from many areas of the UK. For some participants, they will firstly undertake the required 2 days of expedition training before undertaking a practice expedition 😊

Today, we've been supporting young people from Starbank School (Birmingham) with classroom-based Bronze @DofE expedition training. For the participants, there's been lots of fun, whilst developing new skills & acquiring much knowledge, leading to a safe & enjoyable expedition 😊

Over the next 2 days we’re supporting young people from Hastings High School (Hinckley) for a Bronze @DofE qualifying expedition in the Leicestershire area. Lots of personal, social, & educative development will be taking place, with fun & challenges ahead for the participants 😊

Tomorrow we are at St George’s School (Edgbaston) for classroom based Bronze @DofE expedition training. We are looking forward to positively engaging with the young people throughout the day helping them develop knowledge & skills in readiness for their expeditions 😊

We're supporting young people at Southam College tomorrow afternoon for Gold @DofE qualifying expedition route planning. The area chosen is the Black Mountains area of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) NP & there'll be plenty of choice for routes for the Expedition Teams 😊

For the next 2 days, we’re supporting young people from Elthorne Park High School (Ealing) for Silver @DofE expedition training. Instructor-led navigation training (Tring area) tomorrow & classroom-based on Thursday. We love opportunities to engage positively with young people 😊

We’re looking forward to supporting young people from Wheelers Lane Technology College (Birmingham) tomorrow for an unaccompanied Bronze @DofE practice walk in the Upton Warren area of Worcestershire. Opportunities to further develop knowledge & skills learned during training 😊

On Sunday, we’re at Finham Park School (Coventry) supporting over 100 young people with Bronze @DofE classroom-based expedition training. Our staff team are looking forward to positively engaging with YP, imparting lots of knowledge, & teaching many useful expedition skills 😊

On Sunday, we are supporting young people from Ibstock School for a Silver @DofE instructor-led navigation training day in the Cannock Chase area. We’re looking forward to imparting valuable skills & knowledge, as we positively engage with the participants during the day 😊

We’re in Wolverhampton on Sunday delivering another Scout First Response first aid course for leaders from West Mercia Scouts District. As previously, 24 delegates attended to renew existing skills and knowledge or, if their first course, acquiring new and important skills 😊

Tomorrow we’re in the Chiltern Hills area supporting young people from Ada Lovelace CofE High School for an unaccompanied Bronze @DofE practice walk. Opportunities for the participants to test the skills learned during their training, as well as personal & social development 😊

We're in the Chiltern Hills area tomorrow supporting young people from St Augustine's Priory (Ealing) with an unaccompanied practice walk for their Bronze @DofE expedition. A day to test the knowledge and skills learned during their training, whilst having fun in the process 😊

Following today's Bronze @DofE instructor-led navigation training, tomorrow we’re again with young people from The George Eliot Academy (Nuneaton), this time for classroom-based training. More knowledge & skills to be learned & developed to prepare them for their expeditions 😊

Good luck to all the @DofE Leaders, from various parts of the UK, that are undertaking their Level 3 Qualification in Lowland Expedition Leadership assessment in the White Peak area this weekend. Once qualified, they will be ready to support young people with DofE expeditions 😊