“Glasgow City Council, Education Services guidance of the provision of DofE expeditions.

The expedition section of the DofE Award is now more inclusive than ever. In order to maintain the high quality DofE experience that Glasgow’s pupils have historically benefited from, it is important that all young people have access to appropriate challenging  opportunities that promote resilience and foster the adventurous ethos of the award. Overnight expeditions in wild* places continue to be the expected type of experience. An assessment of individual support needs, should be undertaken to determine the appropriate environment and expedition type. Only where there is no other option, organisers could consider an expeditions options that allows participants to return home overnight. 

Please ensure that you speak with your DofE Development Coach. We wish to ensure that the award is accessible and also maintains the highest quality.”

*wild could be rural, countryside or more remote area’s

Douglas Hutchison

DofE Glasgow Operating Procedures 2025

DofE 1: Centre Enrolment 2025

DofE 2: Leader Enrolment 2025

DofE 2a: Centre Co-ordinator Checklist 2025

DofE 3: Participant Enrolment 2025

DofE 3a: Group Enrolment

DofE 4: Expedition Notification 2025

DofE 4a:Expedition Notification (No Centre Staff Attending) 2025

Example Risk Assesment Bronze with Centre Staff Attending

Example Risk Assesment Biking Expedition

Example Risk Assesment Paddlesport Expedition

Example Risk Assesment Silver Gold Expedition with No Centre Staff Attending

Example Expedition Supervision Plan

Example Supervision Consent Content Letter

Example Participant Code of Conduct Letter

DofE Glasgow Incident Management Flow Chart

Crititcal Incident Infromation Appendix 6 MC48