Bespoke DofE Expeditions

Custom DofE expeditions for Schools, Youth Groups & Organisations

Why Choose Chase Training Solutions

Chase Training Solutions delivers Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions with passion, purpose, and a deep commitment to empowering young people. Our programmes are more than a pathway to a prestigious award — they are transformative journeys that build confidence, resilience, independence, and lifelong skills.

We don’t just deliver expert‑led expeditions; we create meaningful experiences that go far beyond the Expedition section itself. Every programme is designed to help participants achieve additional positive outcomes, strengthening personal development, teamwork, communication, and self‑belief. We ensure each expedition is enjoyable, memorable, and fully aligned with the guiding principles of the DofE, adding real value to every step of the journey.

Our staff team combine decades of outdoor leadership experience with a genuine passion for youth development. This blend of expertise and care ensures every young person gains practical skills, lasting attributes, and positive experiences that stay with them long after their Award is complete.

If you’re looking for a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Approved Activity Provider (AAP) that blends professionalism with heart — and has a genuine, in‑depth understanding of the guiding principles and benefits of the entire DofE programme, not just the Expedition section — Chase Training Solutions is the perfect choice for your participants.

We now operate our own DofE only campsite; bunkhouse & function/training room based in Worcestershire near the Malvern Hills. For further information click here!

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Our Experience & Track Record

With 48 years of experience, Chase Training Solutions is acclaimed for organising and delivering high‑quality, enjoyable, and affordable Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions across the voluntary and statutory sectors. At Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, we have successfully supported tens of thousands of young people through their expedition training, practice, and qualifying journeys, and have guided thousands of expedition teams to completion. Our long‑standing expertise and commitment to best practice ensure consistently positive outcomes for every participant.

Trusted Across the UK

CTS has an outstanding reputation among DofE Licensed Organisations, National Operating Authorities, Directly Licensed Centres, Multi‑Academy Trusts, independent schools, and local authorities. These partners trust us to deliver the Expedition section to the highest standards — and many return year after year, relying on our expertise to support their young people.

In addition to delivering bespoke programmes for organisations, we also run popular ‘open’ expeditions, which are regularly recommended and booked by schools, youth groups, and DofE centres across the country. Our open expeditions provide accessible opportunities for individuals who need flexibility or additional support, ensuring every young person has the chance to achieve their Award.

CTS’s proven track record, professional leadership, and youth‑centred approach make us one of the UK’s most respected providers of DofE Expedition section delivery.

About Us

Chase Training Solutions (CTS) is a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition section Approved Activity Provider (AAP), trusted by schools, youth organisations, participants, and parents across the UK. Choosing CTS means your Expedition section is delivered by a team with exceptional experience, deep programme knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and youth development.

Who We Are

CTS is led by a uniquely experienced leadership team with extensive expertise in the Expedition section and a thorough understanding of the guiding principles of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Our team has delivered expeditions in a wide range of settings — from formal education to community‑based youth programmes — ensuring every young person receives a supportive, high‑quality experience.

Our Story

Our founder and Director brings over 52 years of continuous DofE involvement. His journey began in 1974 when he completed his Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. Since then, he has dedicated his career to helping young people thrive through youth development, outdoor challenge and achievement.

His experience includes:

  • Over ten years working full‑time for the DofE charity as the Expedition Field Officer, supporting Licensed Organisations nationwide

  • Organising, supervising, and assessing expeditions at all levels

  • Leading UK and overseas DofE expeditions and Gold Residential projects

  • Serving on the DofE National Expedition Advisory Panel

  • Delivering outdoor training for adults supporting the Expedition section

  • Managing and running DofE groups — something he continues to do today

Beyond DofE, he is a former Mountain Rescue Team member, the Expedition and Outdoor Leadership Technical Adviser for The Boys’ Brigade (England & Wales), the national DofE Ambassador for St John Ambulance, and a professionally qualified youth worker.

Our Values, Ethos & Youth‑Work Foundations

CTS is renowned for safety, best practice, and staying true to the values, ethos and spirit of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. We ensure participants meet the aim, principles and outcomes of the Expedition section, while gaining the wider developmental benefits of the DofE programme.

Our approach is rooted in nationally recognised youth‑work values:

  • Active participation and empowerment

  • Voluntary engagement

  • Non‑formal education and informal learning

  • Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion

We believe participation must positively impact young people individually and collectively. Each participant should gain personal growth, skills and confidence — and their achievements should contribute to the wider group. This youth‑work‑led approach adds real value to the lives of young people, helping them develop lasting skills and attributes.

Why It Matters

This depth of experience shapes everything we do. It ensures CTS delivers expeditions that are:

  • Safe, well‑planned, and professionally supervised

  • Inclusive and supportive for all participants

  • Aligned with national DofE standards and best practice

  • Designed to build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and independence

Our Commitment

We believe every young person deserves the chance to succeed outdoors. CTS provides high‑quality, accessible expedition programmes that give participants the skills, encouragement, and confidence to achieve their Award — and discover what they’re capable of.

Inclusive & Flexible Expedition Delivery

The most recent updates to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition section aim and requirements offer greater flexibility and choice than ever before. These changes empower many young people to feel able to take part in their DofE when they might not have believed it possible. The new guidance is designed to remove barriers for participants who may otherwise feel excluded — including those with medical conditions, additional needs, or who require specialist support — while maintaining the quality, challenge, and integrity that make the DofE Award such a highly respected achievement.

If you feel your participants would benefit from these flexibilities, CTS can help you design an expedition programme that meets their needs while staying fully aligned with the DofE’s aims, principles, and outcomes. We work closely with schools, youth organisations, and families to ensure every young person can get the most out of their expedition experience.

Specialist Support for All Young People

CTS is acclaimed for its positive, practical support for young people with additional needs, young offenders, and those who are marginalised or at risk. Our team has over 30 years’ experience delivering restricted space DofE expeditions — a fully permitted and long‑established option — across a wide variety of environments. These approaches extend the Expedition section to young people who may not be able to access traditional expedition formats, ensuring that no one misses out on the opportunity to achieve and grow.

One example of this is our work with Young at Heart, where we organised and delivered a restricted space Bronze qualifying expedition at Blackwell Adventure in Worcestershire as part of the DofE charity’s Bridging the Gap project. The video (courtesy of DofE) shows how we empowered participants to shape an expedition that was fun, memorable, and fully compliant with the aim, principles, and outcomes of the Expedition section — while meeting their individual needs with care and respect.

At CTS, we believe every young person deserves the chance to succeed. Through flexible delivery, specialist support, and a commitment to inclusive youth‑work practice, we help participants develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, and independence — and enjoy an expedition experience they can be proud of.

Our National Reach

CTS supports the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition section across the whole of the UK, delivering high‑quality programmes at all levels of the Award. We work with dozens of schools, academies, youth organisations, local authorities, and specialist providers in regions including:

Staffordshire, Birmingham & the West Midlands, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Cheshire, Herefordshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Coventry & Warwickshire, Somerset, Devon, London, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Suffolk, Middlesex, Kent, Greater Manchester, and Yorkshire — and our reach continues to expand every year.

Wherever you are, CTS can support your young people to achieve a meaningful, enjoyable, and fully compliant DofE expedition experience.

Bespoke Expedition Programmes

We welcome the opportunity to visit your school or organisation — or meet online — to discuss your requirements and design a bespoke expedition programme that fits your budget and meets the needs of your participants. Every programme we create aligns fully with the DofE Expedition section’s Aim and Requirements and the wider principles of the Award, including:

  • Choosing environments that become progressively more challenging through Bronze, Silver, and Gold

  • Ensuring a suitable gap between practice and qualifying expeditions

  • Offering rural, urban, or restricted‑space environments where appropriate

  • Maintaining the integrity, challenge, and developmental value of the Expedition section

Our flexible approach ensures that every group receives a programme that is safe, enjoyable, and tailored to their abilities and aspirations.

Creating Positive, Meaningful Experiences

The positive feedback we receive from schools, parents, and participants reflects the way CTS facilitates success, enjoyment, and personal growth. Our programmes are designed to be memorable, challenging, and genuinely valuable — enabling young people to learn holistically and develop key personal, social, and educational skills.

We guide and support participants throughout their expedition journey, helping them build resilience, teamwork, independence, and confidence. This approach fosters the true ethos and spirit of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, ensuring that every young person gains the greatest possible benefit from taking part.

“Having previously tried several AAP’s to help with our school DofE, including some of the other 'well known' ones, and being disappointed with their support to our students, we were reluctant to try another, however, we were recommended to try CTS, and are so pleased we did! Your organisation, staff, and the way in which they've supported our students, is truly amazing. Miles ahead of the others we tried. On your website you say that you are 'second to none' and, having experienced your services, feel that this statement is not overstated. Thank you so much and we'll be using you again and again!”
– DofE Manager (Secondary School)

“This was our first year completing the DofE Award for a long while and CTS were fantastic in being so helpful, reliable, open, and honest to help us sort out plans to make our expedition happen. The company was extremely accommodating and flexible to allow us to work around a very tight schedule and we are very thankful for that. The CTS Team were great with our pupils and helped them develop their skills in all their training days ready for the expedition. This must have contributed to the success of the groups completing their award and doing so in good time and with little mistakes. As a school we have received many happy comments from parents for their expedition and this goes to show how well the expedition worked for our students and the positive comments they are going home to share with their families. Thanks again for a great few training days and expedition.”
– DofE Manager (Secondary School)

“Thank you to Dave and all his team; Ben, Mark and Derek, for all their support in leading our Gold practice and qualifying expedition this year. It was the first time that we had taken our students as a group on a gold expedition and there were many challenges because of their SEN needs. However, Dave and his team were amazing and worked with us to create an expedition that met the requirements, catered for their additional needs but more importantly proved a challenge to the students. Throughout the expedition Dave worked alongside our school staff succinctly to provide extra support where needed but let school staff take a lead when students needed support from familiar school staff members. Dave was a pillar of support when things went unexpectedly wrong and made sure that the students could still achieve their Expedition section. Overall it has been an amazing achievement and experience for both the students and staff. It will not be be forgotten easily.”
– DofE Manager (Special Needs School)

Did You Know?

In 2019, Chase Training Solutions was selected — from all Approved Activity Providers across the UK — by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award charity to deliver the Expedition section for their pilot project, Bridging the Gap. Funded directly by the DofE Trustees, the project aimed to engage young people from diverse backgrounds across Birmingham and the surrounding areas, making the DofE more accessible, relevant and achievable for them.

We were chosen in recognition of the quality of our expedition delivery, our positive and supportive engagement with young people, and our long‑standing commitment to meeting the aim, principles and benefits of the DofE programme. Being trusted with this project was a genuine privilege — and a testament to the work we do, the standards we uphold, and the meaningful support we provide to every young person on our expedition programmes.

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Our Experience & Track Record

With 48 years of experience, Chase Training Solutions is acclaimed for organising and delivering high‑quality, enjoyable, and affordable Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions across the voluntary and statutory sectors. At Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, we have successfully supported tens of thousands of young people through their expedition training, practice, and qualifying journeys, and have guided thousands of expedition teams to completion. Our long‑standing expertise and commitment to best practice ensure consistently positive outcomes for every participant.

Trusted Across the UK

CTS has an outstanding reputation among DofE Licensed Organisations, National Operating Authorities, Directly Licensed Centres, Multi‑Academy Trusts, independent schools, and local authorities. These partners trust us to deliver the Expedition section to the highest standards — and many return year after year, relying on our expertise to support their young people.

In addition to delivering bespoke programmes for organisations, we also run popular ‘open’ expeditions, which are regularly recommended and booked by schools, youth groups, and DofE centres across the country. Our open expeditions provide accessible opportunities for individuals who need flexibility or additional support, ensuring every young person has the chance to achieve their Award.

CTS’s proven track record, professional leadership, and youth‑centred approach make us one of the UK’s most respected providers of DofE Expedition section delivery.

About Us

Chase Training Solutions (CTS) is a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition section Approved Activity Provider (AAP), trusted by schools, youth organisations, participants, and parents across the UK. Choosing CTS means your Expedition section is delivered by a team with exceptional experience, deep programme knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and youth development.

Who We Are

CTS is led by a uniquely experienced leadership team with extensive expertise in the Expedition section and a thorough understanding of the guiding principles of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Our team has delivered expeditions in a wide range of settings — from formal education to community‑based youth programmes — ensuring every young person receives a supportive, high‑quality experience.

Our Story

Our founder and Director brings over 52 years of continuous DofE involvement. His journey began in 1974 when he completed his Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. Since then, he has dedicated his career to helping young people thrive through youth development, outdoor challenge and achievement.

His experience includes:

  • Over ten years working full‑time for the DofE charity as the Expedition Field Officer, supporting Licensed Organisations nationwide

  • Organising, supervising, and assessing expeditions at all levels

  • Leading UK and overseas DofE expeditions and Gold Residential projects

  • Serving on the DofE National Expedition Advisory Panel

  • Delivering outdoor training for adults supporting the Expedition section

  • Managing and running DofE groups — something he continues to do today

Beyond DofE, he is a former Mountain Rescue Team member, the Expedition and Outdoor Leadership Technical Adviser for The Boys’ Brigade (England & Wales), the national DofE Ambassador for St John Ambulance, and a professionally qualified youth worker.

Our Values, Ethos & Youth‑Work Foundations

CTS is renowned for safety, best practice, and staying true to the values, ethos and spirit of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. We ensure participants meet the aim, principles and outcomes of the Expedition section, while gaining the wider developmental benefits of the DofE programme.

Our approach is rooted in nationally recognised youth‑work values:

  • Active participation and empowerment

  • Voluntary engagement

  • Non‑formal education and informal learning

  • Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion

We believe participation must positively impact young people individually and collectively. Each participant should gain personal growth, skills and confidence — and their achievements should contribute to the wider group. This youth‑work‑led approach adds real value to the lives of young people, helping them develop lasting skills and attributes.

Why It Matters

This depth of experience shapes everything we do. It ensures CTS delivers expeditions that are:

  • Safe, well‑planned, and professionally supervised

  • Inclusive and supportive for all participants

  • Aligned with national DofE standards and best practice

  • Designed to build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and independence

Our Commitment

We believe every young person deserves the chance to succeed outdoors. CTS provides high‑quality, accessible expedition programmes that give participants the skills, encouragement, and confidence to achieve their Award — and discover what they’re capable of.

Specialist Support for All Young People

CTS is acclaimed for its positive, practical support for young people with additional needs, young offenders, and those who are marginalised or at risk. Our team has over 30 years’ experience delivering restricted space DofE expeditions — a fully permitted and long‑established option — across a wide variety of environments. These approaches extend the Expedition section to young people who may not be able to access traditional expedition formats, ensuring that no one misses out on the opportunity to achieve and grow.

One example of this is our work with Young at Heart, where we organised and delivered a restricted space Bronze qualifying expedition at Blackwell Adventure in Worcestershire as part of the DofE charity’s Bridging the Gap project. The video (courtesy of DofE) shows how we empowered participants to shape an expedition that was fun, memorable, and fully compliant with the aim, principles, and outcomes of the Expedition section — while meeting their individual needs with care and respect.

At CTS, we believe every young person deserves the chance to succeed. Through flexible delivery, specialist support, and a commitment to inclusive youth‑work practice, we help participants develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, and independence — and enjoy an expedition experience they can be proud of.

Our National Reach

CTS supports the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition section across the whole of the UK, delivering high‑quality programmes at all levels of the Award. We work with dozens of schools, academies, youth organisations, local authorities, and specialist providers in regions including:

Staffordshire, Birmingham & the West Midlands, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Cheshire, Herefordshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Coventry & Warwickshire, Somerset, Devon, London, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Suffolk, Middlesex, Kent, Greater Manchester, and Yorkshire — and our reach continues to expand every year.

Wherever you are, CTS can support your young people to achieve a meaningful, enjoyable, and fully compliant DofE expedition experience.

Bespoke Expedition Programmes

We welcome the opportunity to visit your school or organisation — or meet online — to discuss your requirements and design a bespoke expedition programme that fits your budget and meets the needs of your participants. Every programme we create aligns fully with the DofE Expedition section’s Aim and Requirements and the wider principles of the Award, including:

  • Choosing environments that become progressively more challenging through Bronze, Silver, and Gold

  • Ensuring a suitable gap between practice and qualifying expeditions

  • Offering rural, urban, or restricted‑space environments where appropriate

  • Maintaining the integrity, challenge, and developmental value of the Expedition section

Our flexible approach ensures that every group receives a programme that is safe, enjoyable, and tailored to their abilities and aspirations.

Creating Positive, Meaningful Experiences

The positive feedback we receive from schools, parents, and participants reflects the way CTS facilitates success, enjoyment, and personal growth. Our programmes are designed to be memorable, challenging, and genuinely valuable — enabling young people to learn holistically and develop key personal, social, and educational skills.

We guide and support participants throughout their expedition journey, helping them build resilience, teamwork, independence, and confidence. This approach fosters the true ethos and spirit of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, ensuring that every young person gains the greatest possible benefit from taking part.

Did you Know?

In 2019, we were selected, from all other Approved Activity Provider's across the country, and asked by the DofE charity, to deliver the Expedition section for a pilot project (Bridging the Gap) using funding released by the Trustees to engage with young people from diverse backgrounds in the Birmingham and surrounding areas, making the DofE more accessible and relevant to them. We were asked to support the project in acknowledgment of the quality of the expeditions we run and the positive way in which we engage with young people, meeting the aim and benefits of the DofE programme. It's a great privilege and is testament to the work that we do and the support we give young people during our expedition programmes.

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Our expedition programme costs for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Bronze (4 Day)

£160.00 (Per Participant)
1 Day classroom-based (Food & Cooking; Campcraft; Clothing & Equipment; Rucksack Packing; Route Planning)
1 Day instructor-led navigation training (Navigation & Compass Skills: map orientation; locating position from the map - ability to identify appropriate features from the map to assist navigation or location finding and understand how these features may affect journey times e.g., contour lines; map symbols; compass  - cardinal and the four intercardinal points. Plus: Emergency Procedures; Countryside Code)
2 Day Qualifying expedition

Intended for participants with camping/navigation experience, i.e. through Scouts, Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, Girlguiding, family camping , etc.

Bronze (5 Day)

£195.00 (Per Participant)
1 Day classroom-based (Food & Cooking; Campcraft; Clothing & Equipment; Rucksack Packing; Route Planning)
1 Day instructor-led navigation training (Navigation & Compass Skills: map orientation; locating position from the map - ability to identify appropriate features from the map to assist navigation or location finding and understand how these features may affect journey times e.g., contour lines; map symbols; compass  - cardinal and the four intercardinal points. Plus: Emergency Procedures; Countryside Code)
1 Day practice walk (Remotely supervised and unaccompanied with additional instruction)
2 Day Qualifying expedition

Intended for participants with little or no camping/navigation experience, therefore, meeting the full requirements of the Expedition Training Framework.

Bronze (6 Day)

£235.00 (Per Participant)
1 Day classroom-based (Food & Cooking; Campcraft; Clothing & Equipment; Rucksack Packing; Route Planning)
1 Day instructor-led navigation training (Navigation & Compass Skills: map orientation; locating position from the map - ability to identify appropriate features from the map to assist navigation or location finding and understand how these features may affect journey times e.g., contour lines; map symbols; compass  - cardinal and the four intercardinal points. Plus: Emergency Procedures; Countryside Code)
2 Day overnight practice expedition (Remotely supervised and unaccompanied with additional instruction, including camping experience)
2 Day Qualifying expedition

Intended for participants who wish to undertake the full and traditional Bronze DofE Expedition section experience.

Silver (7.5 Day)

£300.00 (Per Participant)
1 Day classroom-based (Food & Cooking; Campcraft; Clothing & Equipment; Rucksack Packing; Route Planning)
1 Day instructor-led navigation training (Navigation & Compass Skills: map orientation; locating position from the map - ability to identify appropriate features from the map to assist navigation or location finding and understand how these features may affect journey times e.g., contour lines; map symbols; compass  - cardinal and the four intercardinal points; determining the direction of footpaths or direction of travel. Plus: Emergency Procedures; Countryside Code)
2 day/2 night Practice expedition (Remotely supervised and unaccompanied with additional instruction)

3 Day Qualifying expedition

Intended for participants who have completed the full Bronze Award.

Silver (8 Day)

£330.00 (Per Participant)
1 Day classroom-based (Food & Cooking; Campcraft; Clothing & Equipment; Rucksack Packing; Route Planning)
1 Day instructor-led navigation training (Navigation & Compass Skills: map orientation; locating position from the map - ability to identify appropriate features from the map to assist navigation or location finding and understand how these features may affect journey times e.g., contour lines; map symbols; compass  - cardinal and the four intercardinal points; determining the direction of footpaths or direction of travel. Plus: Emergency Procedures; Countryside Code)
3 day/2 night Practice expedition (Remotely supervised and unaccompanied with additional instruction)

3 Day Qualifying expedition

Intended for participants who are Direct Entrants or who wish to undetake the full DofE Expedition section experience.

Gold (11 Day)

£475.00 (Per Participant)
1 Day classroom-based (Food & Cooking; Campcraft; Clothing & Equipment; Rucksack Packing; Route Planning)
1 Day instructor-led navigation training (Navigation & Compass Skills: map orientation; locating position from the map - ability to identify appropriate features from the map to assist navigation or location finding and understand how these features may affect journey times e.g., contour lines; map symbols; compass  - cardinal and the four intercardinal points; determining the direction of footpaths or direction of travel, travelling on a bearing. Plus: Emergency Procedures; Countryside Code)
4 Day Practice expedition - including required acclimatisation day if held in 'wild country' (Remotely supervised and unaccompanied with additional instruction)
5 Day Qualifying expedition - including required acclimatisation day if held in a 'wild country' environment.

Important Information About Pricing & Delivery

Prices quoted are subject to VAT. Most schools and VAT‑registered organisations are usually able to reclaim the VAT charged on invoices for the delivery of the Expedition programme.

Participant Numbers

Our costs at all Award levels are based on a minimum of fourteen participants. We can absolutely support smaller cohorts, and pricing will be agreed in consultation with the school or organisation. In many cases, we may be able to combine your programme with another school, allowing us to maintain the advertised cost while still delivering a high‑quality, fully supported expedition. Please contact us to discuss how we can accommodate smaller groups.

Flexible Delivery Models

Our delivery models are not fixed — we adapt our approach to meet the needs of your young people and your organisation. Options include:

  • Training split over two weekends

  • Mid‑week training days

  • Combined training and practice expeditions

  • Residential training days (additional charges may apply)

All delivery models are designed to meet the DofE Expedition Training Framework for the chosen environment — whether rural, urban or restricted spaces — and to fulfil the Expedition Aim and Requirements at each Award level.

The following sentences are included in the Expedition Training Framework to ensure that the appropriate training programme is in place and delivered for participants:

‘The training plan for a DofE team should be a progressive process with skills being acquired on training sessions and then practised in the outdoor environment until participants are capable of carrying out the skills without support or adult intervention.’

‘The DofE Leader must mark the training as complete on eDofE, once the Expedition Supervisor is satisfied the participants have evidenced the required competence. It is important to note that the Licensed Organisation or Approved Activity Provider is responsible for ensuring all participants are adequately trained and safe to complete a remotely supervised qualifying expedition.’

Our Commitment to Safety, Quality and Proper Training

Unlike providers who compress training into a single day or rely on online sessions, we never compromise the safety, positive experiences, enjoyment, or the essential training requirements of young people taking part in our expedition programmes. Every element of our training is delivered in line with the DofE Expedition Training Framework, which is designed to be delivered over 12–16 hours (excluding the first aid component).

This is why our training period is longer than that offered by some other providers, and why we do not offer “back‑to‑back” practice and qualifying expeditions. The skills required for safe, independent expeditioning cannot be effectively taught in a single day, through online sessions, or through a combination of short digital modules. High‑quality, progressive, hands‑on training is essential — and we deliver it properly.

First Aid Training

We do not include the first aid element within the two‑day training period, as time does not permit. However, we can deliver a dedicated 4‑hour DofE Expedition First Aid course as a separate session, fully meeting the requirements of the Expedition Training Framework.

  • Cost: £12.50 per participant (plus VAT)

  • Availability: Can be delivered to all or part of the cohort and in either one 4hr session or two 2hr sessions

  • Flexibility: Many schools and organisations prefer to deliver this themselves, or participants may already have suitable first aid training — which is why it is not included in the expedition programme fee.

We are always happy to provide this training where needed, ensuring every participant meets the first aid expectations for their Award level.

Ready to Strengthen Your DofE Programme?

Let’s build an expedition programme your young people will enjoy, remember, and be proud of.

What’s Included in Your Expedition Programme

Comprehensive Support

  • Full support before, during and after your expedition programme

  • In‑school meetings to understand your needs and meet staff, participants and parents

  • Assembly presentations to promote DofE and the Expedition section

  • Assistance with all expedition administration, including EV paperwork, schedules and risk assessments

  • Online and downloadable resources for DofE Licensed Organisations

  • Complete pre‑expedition documentation for participants and parents (consent forms, kit lists, guidance, etc.)

Training & Preparation

  • A high‑quality, comprehensive training programme ensuring every participant gains the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for safe and enjoyable practice and qualifying expeditions

  • Online and downloadable resources supporting face‑to‑face training

  • Expedition equipment available if required

  • Accessible expedition venues that meet the DofE Expedition Aim & Requirements, with environments becoming progressively more challenging through Bronze, Silver and Gold

  • Customised training and expedition support for young people with additional needs, including physical and learning disabilities

Expert Staffing & Safety

  • Supportive instruction, supervision and assessment from our handpicked staff team, all of whom are:

    • Qualified with nationally recognised awards appropriate to the expedition environment

    • Enhanced DBS checked

    • First aid trained

    • Experienced, passionate and caring

  • Our instructors are selected not only for their technical outdoor qualifications, but for their DofE expertise, safe practice, enthusiasm, motivation and ability to empower, inspire and engage young people.

  • We prioritise the ‘soft skills’ and personal qualities essential for delivering positive, confidence‑building expedition experiences — qualities that cannot be guaranteed by outdoor qualifications alone.

  • A dedicated Expedition Coordinator overseeing your entire programme, including staff, participants and safety procedures

  • GPS trackers for each expedition team

  • DofE Accredited Assessors for all qualifying expeditions

Delivery & Post‑Expedition Support

  • Campsite fees for participants and accompanying school/organisation staff

  • Post‑expedition reviews with participants and leaders

  • Completion of online eDofE Assessor Reports

  • £10 million Public Liability Insurance