NORTH BRIDGE HOUSE SENIOR SCHOOL DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD

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1 DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD INFORMATION PACK AND HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS & PUPILS BRONZE AWARD NAME: FORM: Staff to contact: Reception - Mr Hall - If you need to submit registration or consent forms, if you need letters and key dates, a reminder of your DofE ID number, a new log in or a copy of a letter or form etc. As DofE Leader and Head of Year 9, please contact Mr Hall if you need advice about any aspect of the award, activity choices, expeditions and general guidance. Pupils may use their edofe page to send questions to Mr Hall securely via this portal as well as during DofE meetings at school. This pack is designed to anticipate and answer as many questions as possible. Please use this booklet and the DofE website as your first point of reference. 1

2 INFORMATION PACK FOR THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD (BRONZE) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. What is the Duke of Edinburgh Award and how will it be run at NBH? 2. DofE Calendar Costs, Meetings & Expedition Locations. 4. The Four Sections: Volunteering Section. Physical Section. Skills Section. Expedition Section. 5. Assessment 6. Mountainwise Code of Conduct/MedicalForms. 7. Contract for Signature by Pupil, Parent/Guardian& NBH. 2

3 DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD (BRONZE) WHAT IS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD? WHY DO THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD? LEVELS You can do programmes at three levels, which when completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award. You need to be aged between 13 and 24. SECTIONS You achieve your Bronze Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections: Volunteering Physical Skills Expedition You'll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter, developing skills and going on an expedition. Your programme can be full of activities and projects and along the way you ll have new experiences, make friends and discover talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life. From the first day to the last, it s an adventure. Every section gives you a different challenge and you will learn to work independently. You ll enjoy new experiences, discover talents you never thought you had, push yourself and meet new people. Achieving an Award will give you skills, confidence and a view on life that everyone is looking for, from employers to colleges and universities. You'll be recognised for doing things you want to do (and may even be doing already). You ll make a difference to other people s lives and your community, be fitter and healthier, make new friends and have memories to last you a lifetime. Doing your DofE really does give you the skills for life and work and are great for demonstrating skills on your Sixth Form and UCAS applications. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU COMPLETE A LEVEL OF THE AWARD (BRONZE)? Once you ve completed your programme, you need to make sure: You've done all of your sections for the minimum time required, for an average of an hour a week (or the required timescale for your expedition). You've uploaded all of your evidence to edofe - the best option for this is to photograph the signed pages in your Keeping Track booklet you will get when you register for the DofE award. You will need to ask your Assessor for each area to sign and give a brief report/comments on your activity, how you met your goals and how you have progressed. You will be responsible for adding them into edofe online. Your Leader at NBH will check and approve them in edofe. Once they've approved your final section they will then send it to your Licensed Organisation (LO) who will check everything is in order. For your Bronze and Silver Award you ll receive your certificate and badge which will be sent to your DofE leader at school. 3

4 DUKE OF EDINBURGH SUGGESTED SAMPLE CALENDAR (BRONZE) Participants must do one of their Volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the other two for 3. Participants will choose which Section they complete, which order they will complete them in and when they will begin each one. The timeframes below are for guidance only. The practice expedition and assessment expedition will be held in May and June respectively. The dates will be sent to parents and students when finalised. Think about how you will use Enrichment time and school holidays. You will need to plan your time carefully. MONTH SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 EXPEDITION SEPTEMBER OCTOBER DECEMBER Either Volunteering, Physical or Skills. Register for the Bronze Award Plan your three sections. Either Volunteering, Physical or Skills Either Volunteering, Physical or Skills. JANUARY. EXPEDITION TRAINING DAY - SPRING TERM AT NBH ON A SATURDAY (12 th March) FEBRUARY MARCH All Code of Conduct/Country Code and Medical Forms to be handed in. You will need to pass the training day to be able to do the practice expedition. APRIL MAY JUNE SEPTEMBER PRACTICE EXPEDITION (ESSEX) Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May You will need to pass this to do the final expedition ASSESSMENT EXPEDITION (ESSEX) Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June Expedition Evaluations will be received from the Assessors and distributed in September 2016 to enable pupils to finalise their evidence and complete the Award. 4

5 DUKE OF EDINBURGH PROGRAMME STAFF & ASSESSMENT (BRONZE) NBH DofE Leader : Mr Dan Hall Head of Year 9 SECTION ASSESSMENT OF EACH SECTION Follow the link below for ideas and more information: INFORMATION How do I officially complete and record a Section? Your DofE Leader is not one of your Assessors. You will select your own Assessor at the start of each Section and must add their information to the planning form and ensure that your DofE Leader at NBH has a copy of that information. You will have needed to regularly uploaded your own notes and evidence onto your edofe profile and have given a chosen Assessor all of the information that they need to be able to sign off your achievements. You will choose a different Assessor for each Section. Who should I choose as an Assessor for each Section? An Assessor checks on your progress and agrees the completion of a section of your programme. They will produce or sign off the relevant Assessor s report for that Section, which is uploaded into edofe. An Assessor can be anyone who is interested in helping you to achieve, has some knowledge of the activity you are doing and can be available over the time you're doing it. From the local football club coach to a charity shop manager, to a teacher leading an Enrichment session at school, the conservation expert leading a residential week, just about anyone can be an Assessor for the Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Residential sections. However, they must be independent and therefore cannot be a member of your family. If you are struggling to find Assessors, talk to your Leader. The Assessor should have knowledge of the activity being undertaken and be aware of your objectives. They should be available at key stages throughout your experience to assess your contribution and development. Once a section is complete the Assessor will meet with you to discuss your performance, experiences and achievements. You will need to have given them the link: The Assessor will also decide whether you have met the DofE requirements that you've demonstrated effort, perseverance, improvement and made progress towards your section goals. This information, along with comments from the Assessor, should be recorded on the Assessor s report which can be submitted in two ways, these are: Online: at then follow the instructions. On paper: using the Assessor Cards or any other written submission that can be uploaded to edofe take a photo of the signed page of our Keeping Track Booklet using your phone and upload it to your edofe profile. In each case, Assessors will need to provide your name, edofe ID number (top left of each page when you're in edofe), DofE level and the section they have assessed. Photograph the relevant pages and upload the image and mark it as Assessor s Evidence. Mountainwise will be your Assessors for the Expedition Section and will complete all paperwork for the year group, including the Assessors Reports for all pupils. These will be sent to the school in August

6 DUKE OF EDINBURGH (BRONZE) COSTS MEETINGS There is a cost involved in completing the Award, and the breakdown is as follows: 1. Enrolment in the Award: 17 [This is paid by cheque or cash to the school in September] 2. Expedition Training/Theory, Practise Expedition, Assessment Expedition. This includes all camping and cooking equipment as well as resources such as maps, compasses, etc.). This is run by the company Mountainwise that NBH have been using for many years: circa Transport (coach travel to and from Essex for both practise and assessment expeditions): circa 50 [TBC] Total that will be added to your school invoice: circa 350 [TBC] There will also be a series of meetings with the NBH DofE group and Mr Hall, who will be overseeing the DofE programme at NBH as the DofE Leader These meetings will give pupils the opportunity to: 1. Give regular updates about their progress, share their experiences and ideas, log paperwork and have a regular opportunity to ask any questions. 2. Make sure they have the necessary paperwork and that forms are completed and equipment lists etc. have been received and considered. 3. Have clear deadlines to ensure their evidence is logged in preparation for these meetings when progress will be checked. 4. Please note that if students do not update their edofe profiles regularly, the website blocks them after too much inactivity. It is therefore imperative that they keep on top of uploading information regularly. DATES & LOCATIONS Training/Theory 8 Hour Session: NBH Senior School Saturday in Spring Term 9.00am 5.00pm (please bring a packed lunch, a pen and paper and wear comfortable clothes) Practice Expedition: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May Risden Park Campsite (off Parsloe Road), Harlow, Essex Coach Departs NBH: 7.45am on the Friday and arrives NBH approx. 4.30pm on the Saturday. Please note pupils will be tired but must attend school on the Monday. Assessment Expedition: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June Butchers Arms Public House Dunmow Road, North End, Essex CM8 3PJ Coach Departs NBH: 7.45am on the Thursday and arrives NBH approx. 4.00pm on the Friday. Please note pupils will be tired but must attend school on the Monday. 6

7 DUKE OF EDINBURGH PROGRAMME - VOLUNTEERING SECTION (BRONZE) You must do one of your Volunteering, Physical or Skills Sections for 6 months, the others for 3 months. One activity you are already doing can count towards your Award if it was done in the previous 3 months and fits the principles, conditions and age requirements, but you might want to start something new. You can only backdate activity in one section. You must commit to regular activities averaging at least an hour a week during this time. SECTION INFORMATION SELECT ONE WHAT TO DO VOLUNTEERING Follow the link below for ideas and more information: ontent/cms/doing-yourdofe/activitiessections/volunteering/ Volunteering gives you the chance to make a difference to people s lives and use your skills and experience to help your local community. It gives you the opportunity to become involved in a project or with an organisation that you really care about. Keep your Keeping Track Booklet upto-date as you go. Collect and scan/upload evidence for your edofe account e.g. Photographs, letters, certificates, brochures, thank you letters, certificates of recognition and training, Assessor s Report/Letter. Coaching, teaching, leadership. Community action and raising awareness. Helping a charity or community organisation. Helping people. Working with the environment or animals. Preparation research what you want to do and agree it with your Leader. Find a suitable Assessor and set goals so that you can show how you progressed. Training Some activities you choose require you to take a course, simple introduction or training before starting. For the Volunteering section the training must not be more than a quarter of your time spent you have to do something practical. Activity You must do each activity for an average of an hour a week for at least the minimum time required at your level. Assessment To complete your DofE programme you must meet your Assessor to talk about what you ve done and make sure they sign it off. They can do this online at PLANNING Will you complete this Section for 3 or 6 months? Chosen Activity? NAME & FORM: Where and when? What are your goals? What do you want to achieve? DofE NUMBER: Assessor Information and reason for choice: START DATE: ASSESSOR GIVEN ALL INFORMATION: SECTION COMPLETED: APPROVED BY NBH: 7

8 DUKE OF EDINBURGH PROGRAMME PHYSICAL SECTION (BRONZE) You must do one of your Volunteering, Physical or Skills Sections for 6 months, the others for 3 months. One activity you re already doing can count towards your Award if it was done in the previous 3 months and fits the principles, conditions and age requirements, but you might want to start something new. You can only backdate activity in one section. You must commit to regular activities averaging at least an hour a week during this time. SECTION INFORMATION SELECT ONE WHAT TO DO PHYSICAL Follow the link below for ideas and more information: n/content/cms/doingyour-dofe/activitiessections/physical/ For your physical activity you need to choose any sport, dance or fitness activity - in short, anything that requires a sustained level of energy and physical activity. For example, playing a sport regularly and showing personal improvement would count. However, learning to be a coach in the same sport would be a Skills section activity, whilst being a volunteer coach counts for the Volunteering section. Keep your Keeping Track Booklet up-to-date as you go. Collect and scan/upload evidence for your edofe account e.g. Photographs, brochures, fixture lists, photographs, certificates of attendance and achievement, Assessor s Report/Letter. Dance. Extreme Sports. Fitness. Individual Sports. Martial Arts. Racquet Sports. Team Sports. Water Sports. Preparation Research what you want to do and agree it with your Leader. Find a suitable Assessor and set goals so that you can show how you progressed. Training You will need to do any training or briefing necessary for you to do your physical activity. Training may form part of your activity and count towards your timescale. Activity You must do each activity for an average of an hour a week for at least the minimum time required. Assessment To complete your DofE programme you must meet your Assessor to talk about what you ve done and make sure they sign it off. This is most likely to be your sports, dance or fitness teacher. They can do this online at PLANNING Will you complete this Section for 3 or 6 months? Chosen Activity? NAME & FORM: Where and when? What are your goals? What do you want to achieve? DofE NUMBER: Assessor Information and reason for choice: START DATE: ASSESSOR GIVEN ALL INFORMATION: SECTION COMPLETED: APPROVED BY NBH: 8

9 DUKE OF EDINBURGH PROGRAMME SKILLS SECTION (BRONZE) You must do one of your Volunteering, Physical or Skills Sections for 6 months, the others for 3 months. One activity you re already doing can count towards your Award if it was done in the previous 3 months and fits the principles, conditions and age requirements, but you might want to start something new. You can only backdate activity in one section. You must commit to regular activities averaging at least an hour a week during this time. SECTION INFORMATION SELECT ONE WHAT TO DO SKILLS Follow the link below for ideas and more information: en/content/cms/doin g-yourdofe/activitiessections/skills/ The Skills section is about developing practical and social skills and personal interests. By choosing to develop a particular skill you re not only developing a new talent but will also boost your self-esteem, develop practical and social skills and learn how to set and rise to a challenge. Choose an activity that will allow you to prove you have broadened your understanding and increased your expertise in your chosen skill. It should not be a Physical activity. Keep your Keeping Track Booklet up-to-date as you go. Collect and scan/upload evidence for your edofe account e.g. a course leaflet or syllabus, photographs, a presentation you gave, a course syllabus, a certificates of achievement and attendance. Assessor's Report/Letter. Creative Arts. Performance Arts. Care of Animals. Music. Life Skills. Learning & Collecting. Media & Communication. Natural World. Science & Technology. Games & Sports Skills. Preparation Research what you want to do and agree it with your Leader. Find a suitable Assessor and set goals so that you can show how you progressed. Training You will need to do any training or briefing necessary for you to do your skills activity. The skill chosen could be a course, in which case training will be the full activity. Activity You must do each activity for an average of an hour a week for at least the minimum time required. Assessment To complete your DofE programme you must meet your Assessor (likely to be the adult running the course) to talk about what you ve done and make sure they sign it off. They can do this online at PLANNING Will you complete this Section for 3 or 6 months? Chosen Activity? NAME & FORM: Where and when? What are your goals? What do you want to achieve? DofE NUMBER: Assessor Information and job title e.g. sports coach/music teacher: START DATE: ASSESSOR HAS ALL INFORMATION: SECTION COMPLETED: APPROVED BY NBH: 9

10 DUKE OF EDINBURGH PROGRAMME - EXPEDITION (BRONZE) The Expedition section is run by a professional company which has worked with NBH for many years: mountainwise For the Bronze Award, participants must plan, train for and complete an unaccompanied, self-reliant expedition with an agreed aim over 2 days and 1 night. The correct training for the level and mode of travel must be completed. There will be one practice expedition, one assessed final expedition and participants must also give a presentation. SECTION EXPEDITION Follow the link below for more information: nt/cms/doing-yourdofe/activitiessections/expedition/ INFORMATION Keep your Keeping Track Booklet up-to-date as you go. Collect and scan/upload evidence for your edofe account e.g. a leaflet or information sheet from your expedition area, pictures of your doing your training & practice expedition, pictures that show your aim (photos or make sketches), certificates of completion for any training courses, a copy of your presentation, Assessor's Report. Preparation You will need to plan your expedition, its aim, how you will travel and the environment you'll travel through. Your Expedition Supervisor will help you. Use the electronic programme planner in edofe or download a paper programme planner from the DofE website. Training You will undertake training in both general expedition skills and your chosen mode of travel. Your Expedition Supervisor will help you to do this. Find out more about training for each level from the DofE website. Practice expedition - You must do as many practice expeditions as you need until you are able to travel safely. Qualifying expedition Once you are fully prepared, you'll do your qualifying expedition, which will be observed by a DofEaccredited Assessor. Your Expedition Supervisor will help you arrange this. On completion you'll be debriefed by your Assessor and then prepare and give a presentation of your expedition, which must cover your aim(s), experiences and outcomes. You can give this presentation to your Assessor, your Leader, your Expedition Supervisor or another nominated adult. You can give this in a variety of ways - from a PowerPoint to a drama sketch, an exhibition or an online blog - it's up to you. Assessment - your final assessment will be from your Assessor and the person who saw your presentation. They can submit their report online at: EXPEDITION CONDITIONS All of your team must meet all of the 20 conditions. If you or one of your team has individual needs that mean one or more of the conditions can t be met, you can apply for a variation to the conditions. Please speak to your DofE Supervisor if this is the case. 1. Your expedition must be by your own physical effort, without any motorised or outside assistance.* 2. Your expedition must be unaccompanied and self-sufficient. 3. Your expeditions must be supervised by an adult who is able to accept responsibility for the safety of you and your team. 4. Your expedition must have an aim. 5. You must be properly equipped for your expedition. 6. You must have completed the required training and practice expeditions. 7. At least one practice expedition must be undertaken at each level of the programme, in the same mode of travel in a similar environment to the qualifying expedition. 8. You and your team must plan and organise your expedition. 9. You must be assessed by an approved accredited DofE Assessor. 10. There must be between four and seven people in your team. 11. You must be within the qualifying age of the DofE programme level. 12. Participants must be at the same level of assessment.* 13. Your team must not include anyone who has completed the same or higher level DofE expedition.* 14. Your overnight accommodation should be camping. 15. Your expedition must be the minimum number of days required for your level. 16. Your expedition should normally take place between the end of March and the end of October. 17. Your expedition should be in the recommended environment for your level. 18. You must do the minimum hours of planned daily activity for your DofE level. 19. You should cook and eat a substantial meal each day. 20. You must create and deliver a presentation after your expedition to complete the section. 10

11 BRONZE DofE TRAINING DAY OUTLINE RUN BY MOUNTAINWISE SATURDAY SPRING TERM (DATE TBC) 10am Introductions - Registration and sign in Pupils to bring a pen and notebook 10.15am Purpose 10.30am Food and Nutrition and Trangia safety 11.30am Break 11.45am Walking skills 12pm Map Reading, Compass Skills, Route Cards, Route Plans 1pm Lunch Route plans are completed over lunch Pupils to bring their own packed lunch 2pm Equipment - Load carrying Pupils to book a rucksack from Mountainwise if required for both expeditions 3pm First aid & Emergency procedures 4pm Quiz Evaluation Timetables Important things to remember 5pm Finish - We may be able to finish earlier if all is completed. 11

12 EQUIPMENT & PACKING LIST FOR EXPEDITIONS Personal Equipment. All individuals are expected to have the following kit checks will be carried out: 1. Rucksack (if you borrow a rucksack from Mountainwise these can be booked on the Training Day you should bring your belongings in a heavy duty binliner or bag. When everyone arrives at the campsite there will be a large plastic sheet you can put your belongings onto as a group while you re-pack and share out the equipment between you. Please note it is your responsibility to book a rucksack from Mountainwise on the Training Day if you need one. If you need to book one after then please let NBH know.) 2. Sleeping Bag and Sleeping Bag Liner/Single Duvet Cover and Carry Mat to sleep on 3. First Aid Kit (personal all pupils must have one of these to pass) 4. Whistle 5. Wash Kit 6. Spare clothing (no denim it doesn t dry once wet) 7. Spare plastic bags (bring heavy duty bin liners for rubbish and in case needed to carry anything in) 8. Hat, gloves and Sun Cream (store it in a plastic bag that is well sealed) 9. Walking Boots (not wellies) 10. Torch 11. Snacks 12. Water and Water Bottles approx. 3 litres of water each per expedition but bring a water bottle to decant water into for when you are walking 13. Cutlery, cups and plates (tough plastic) 14. Matches 15. Toilet Paper and Anti-Bacterial Hand Cleaner Group Equipment (to be shared and carried across the group you will share this out when you arrive at camp as some of the equipment will be provided by Mountainwise e.g. tent, trangia stove etc.) 1. Maps, Compasses and Pens 2. Food the group should plan in advance and shop for food. Please do not bring food that would normally need to be refrigerated, including milk. See the DofE website for advice about food to take with you and you will receive guidance on the training day. Please bring a sandwich for the first day s lunch. 3. First Aid Kit 4. Washing Up Liquid/Scourers 5. Tent and Trangia Stove (Mountainwise provides) Please note that this is not a comprehensive list as equipment taken will depend on various factors such as the weather, length of expedition etc. You may bring your mobile phone so that you can use it on the coach but phones will be collected in by Mountainwise once you arrive. On the way home, your phone will be returned for you for the coach journey and so you can call your parents to let them know the anticipated arrival time. It is extremely important to take only essential items of equipment. The more equipment you bring, the more you carry. 12

13 Packing Once you have decided what equipment you will be taking, it must be suitably packed in your rucksack. Your rucksack should firstly be lined with a bin liner in order to keep your equipment dry. Everything inside should then be stored in plastic bags (labelling the bags may also save you having to open them all in order to find one thing). Items needed during the journey or immediately on reaching the campsite (e.g. first aid kit, snacks etc.) should be carried on top or in side pockets. Heavy articles should be kept as high as possible. Balance the weight and avoid sharp edges and corners against your back. Remember also to keep your spare clothes and sleeping bag dry. When wearing your rucksack, ensure that it is correctly adjusted and comfortable before you start walking. Carry the load high and close to your back, tighten should straps and the waist belt so that some of the load is carried on your hips. You should not have items dangling or projecting from your rucksack. If you have room in your rucksack after packing all the essential items, do not fill it with unnecessary extra items just for the sake of it. Planning What You Take you have the guidelines, it is your responsibility. It is your group s responsibility to meet well in advance of the expeditions to plan what you will take and what you will need to shop for. The Group Leader in your team will need to arrange ways for everyone to meet and then be able to communicate about this. Mistakes that groups often make which Mountainwise comment on are: Groups not communicating and agreeing what they will bring. One member of the group not having a big enough rucksack so others have to carry more. One member of the group not bringing equipment e.g. plastic cutlery, their own first aid kit or wearing the wrong clothes. Groups bringing food that would need refrigerating e.g. milk, sandwiches with meat/fish fillings or sushi! Not bringing enough bottled water. You can leave this at the base camp and fill up a smaller bottle to take when you walk, but pack enough to stay hydrated. 13

14 DUKE OF EDINBURGH PROGRAMME CONSENT FORMS & CONTRACT Please complete and sign the following and return them to Reception. Please include a cheque payable to North Bridge House Senior School for 17 for the registration fee to begin the award and receive the Welcome Pack, Keeping Track Booklet and login details as well as your unique DofE ID Number Attached & Signed: 1. Mountainwise Code of Conduct/Country Code Form 2. Mountainwise Medical Form 3. NBH DofE Contract 4. Cheque for 17 PUPIL NAME: FORM: 14

15 Mountainwise 11 Allen Road, London N16 8SB Tel: CODE OF CONDUCT/COUNTRY CODE FORM NAME OF PUPIL: 1. Leave gates how you find them. 2.Do not split from your group unless in an emergency. 3. Guard against all risk of fire. 4. No cigarettes, alcohol or illegal substances permitted. 5. Do not touch livestock, crops or machinery. 6. Keep to public footpaths. 7. Protect wildlife, plants and trees. 8. Cross fences, hedges and streams at designated places. 9. Do not pollute rivers, lakes or reservoirs. 10. Keep noise to a minimum. 11. Take special care on country roads, (single file, facing oncoming traffic on the right hand side is the safest). 12. Listen to all advice and safety guide lines given by your instructor/supervisor. 13. Keep your litter with you. 14. I agree to pay for the loss or damage to Mountainwise equipment. Failure to comply with these rules may result in a deferral from your expedition and collection from the campsite by your parent/guardian. We agree to abide by The Code of Conduct set by Mountainwise and outlined above. SIGNED (Parent/Guardian) DATE. SIGNED (Participant)... DATE NB. Please note that during your son/daughters training course they were advised on the footwear that Mountainwise deem appropriate for their expedition. We have set these guidelines for health and safety reasons. If a Mountainwise instructor feels your son or daughter s footwear or clothing is inappropriate for the terrain of the expedition they will not be able to take part in the expedition. This is for your safety. Bronze Trainers/Walking shoes/boots Silver Walking shoes/boots Gold Waterproof walking boots Please do not hesitate to contact us on this matter for advice. Page 1 of 1 15

16 Mountainwise CONSENT FORM (must be completed in BLOCK CAPITALS & in ink) First Name Last name Address. Post Code. Phone Mobile... Date of Birth.. / /.. Age.. Male / Female Medical Information Please give details of any medical conditions, previous injuries or medication. (Allergies/Epilepsy/Diabetes/Asthma etc. Or any other relevant information Participant Name: 16

17 Emergency Contact: Name... Address... Relationship to participant.... Emergency contact numbers (24 hour a day on the dates of expedition, you must be available to collect your son/daughter should the need arise) Declaration and consent I understand that photographs, audio and video recordings of the participant engaged in Mountainwise activities may be used for promotional purposes and I hereby give my permission for this. If you object, please tick this box. Should I / My child require emergency treatment and Mountainwise is unable to contact the named emergency contact person, I give permission for them to authorise the necessary emergency medical treatment including anaesthetic or blood transfusions, until the named person is contacted and arrives at the hospital. I understand the extent and limitations of the insurance cover provided. I am the Parent / Guardian of the named child, give my consent for them to participate in the activities with Mountainwise (Over 18 s must sign for themselves). Signature Print Name. Relationship to participant... Date / / This form provides consent for all Mountainwise activities. 17

18 DUKE OF EDINBURGH PROGRAMME - CONTRACT (BRONZE) By signing and returning this Contract, I agree to my child registering for the DofE Bronze Award at North Bridge House Senior School. I have read this Information Pack and agree to the terms of the Contract below. CONTRACT Please read, sign and return this form to the DofE Leader at NBH to register your child for the Award. 1. That payment covers enrolment in the Award, the training day, travel to and from the Practice and Assessment Expeditions and Expedition costs (this covers staffing and equipment). The cost will be added to the child s school invoice and a refund may not be able to be given if the child withdraws. 2. That the training day must be completed in full in order for the pupil to be able to proceed to participate to begin the Expedition Section. That pupils must pass the practice expedition in order to be able to proceed to the assessed expedition. 3. That the full 8 hour Training Day held at NBH on must be attended as the training is compulsory if a child is to go on a practice expedition. If a child is unwell or has an important prior commitment, we will need to be informed as far in advance as possible. Pupils who do not attend will need to arrange to attend an open training event run by Mountainwise for another school in order to qualify for the Practice Expedition. NBH will not be responsible for arranging alternative training. We therefore strongly advise that pupils attend the Training Day provided at NBH. 4. That my child and I understand that whilst on expeditions, the NBH Code of Conduct for pupils and all school rules still apply. 5. That my child and I understand that any unacceptable behaviour or conduct whilst on an expedition or training day will mean that they will forfeit their right to continue with the award. Any conduct of concern whilst on an expedition will mean that I could be called to collect my child directly from the campsite. 6. That pupils understand that the Award is a long term commitment and by choosing to complete it will take responsibility for sourcing their own Skill, Volunteer and Physical sections and uploading all relevant materials onto their DofE account. 7. That Pupils are expected to send their formal apologies well in advance of any calendared expedition, meeting or event if they are unable to attend for any reason at all. That pupils are not permitted to take time off school immediately following an expedition. DATE: PUPIL NAME & SIGNATURE : SIGNED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN: RECEIVED BY DofE LEADER: 18