The Duke of Edinburgh award scheme aims to develop students physical, mental and emotional resilience through their consistent engagement with chosen volunteering, specific skills and physical goals culminating in an outdoor expedition where teamwork is a crucial element. 

We currently have 9 participants working toward their awards.  Six participants have already achieved their bronze level award and 7 are working toward their silver award. The range of challenges the students have set themselves is wide. The volunteering section includes, helping older people in their care homes, litter picking in our public parks and looking after animals both on and off site. The physical section includes, the gym, cycling, walking and swimming.  The skills section includes playing musical instruments, life skills such as cooking as well as art and photography.  

We will be frequently seen walking the paths and byways around Cambian Lufton College developing our map and compass skills and are benefiting from the expertise of the local rangers in Ninesprings and Ham Hill country parks who facilitate our volunteering and provide us with short courses such as willow weaving and campcraft.

Through this well-established scheme, which is this year enjoying its 70^th birthday, we are watching our students transform themselves into young adults who appreciate the needs of others, can meet the challenges of everyday life with energy and confidence and demonstrate to potential employers the positive contribution they can make to the workplace.