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DofE expedition support services for schools & groups
EXPEDITION PROGRAMME SUPPORT SERVICES
We are happy to support you in any area you need to ensure the safe and successful delivery of your expeditions programme.
Bespoke support package
Not sure you want a full programme? Do you just want some extra staff and/or a Technical Advisor? We build a bespoke expedition package to exactly match your needs, doing as little or as much of the work as you want us to...
WE CAN:
· Organise expeditions for groups that you have trained.
· Provide instructors, co-ordinators or assessors to work alongside your staff.
· Provide technical advice on your expedition training programme, operating procedures, chosen routes and supervision plan.
· Train your staff to run their own in-centre training, expedition training and expedition assessment reports.
· Extra training days for direct entrants to silver and gold expeditions.
Bespoke support package
Not sure you want a full programme? Do you just want some extra staff and/or a Technical Advisor? We build a bespoke expedition package to exactly match your needs, doing as little or as much of the work as you want us to...
WE CAN:
Organise expeditions for groups that you have trained.
Provide instructors, co-ordinators or assessors to work alongside your staff.
Provide technical advice on your expedition training programme, operating procedures, chosen routes and supervision plan.
Train your staff to run their own in-centre training, expedition training and expedition assessment reports.
Extra training days for direct entrants to silver and gold expeditions.
Technical & safety advice
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Unparalleled Knowledge and Expertise
Delve in to our vast knowledge. With over a decade of experience in planning and delivering expeditions and outdoor programmes, asking for our assistance could be the difference between a good expedition and an EXCEPTIONAL one.
We could make the difference with your:
Expedition Risk Management
Expedition Staff Training
Advice for equipment purchases
Up to date local knowledge
Planning & Consultancy
Assisting you in ensuring the safe & successful delivery of your DofE expeditions.
£195 per day
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Route Choices
We are able to offer you and your teams up to date information on the best campsites, routes and facilities appropriate for all levels of the DofE award.
Use our knowledge to:
Design routes suitable for the level of award
Plan check points and interception points
Design delivery plans
Advise on quality campsites and indoor facilities
Train your expedition staff
Some schools or groups have willing staff but who also feel uncomfortable with their own level of knowledge and skill in the outdoors or in supervising teams safely.
These volunteers often appreciate receiving ‘off-the-job’ training, away from the pressure of their own team. We can set up training days for your staff team or we can have your team come and shadow one of our staff during an expedition we are running.
Some topics we can cover:
· The importance of the kit check and kit list.
· How to facilitate teamwork
· Teaching navigation and route finding to teams.
· Looking after tents and cookers
· Safe cooking
· Dealing with lost teams and supervision systems.
· Successful feedback interventions.
· Considerations for adverse weather.
· Dynamic risk assessment.
Extra staff?
Hire some of our qualified, experienced and friendly members of staff to support your existing DofE programme.
A simple and cost effective solution to your staffing requirements. Each member of staff hold high levels of qualifications and experience. This will give you the peace of mind that your students will be professionally supervised and supported.
£195 per day + 45p per mile
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DofE Expedition Supervisors
Our staff are all a minimum of Summer Mountain Leader qualified with plenty of experience. This means when you hire one of our supervisors to support your DofE expedition programme, you can be assured you'll be allocated a highly experienced, qualified and friendly team member.
With staff based nationwide, we can supply DofE supervisors no matter the location or level of the award. They will ensure the safe supervision of your DofE participants and support them wherever required to ensure a successful expedition and experience.
DofE Expedition Assessors
With staff available nationwide, we can supply you with a DofE accredited assessor regardless of where your expedition is taking place.
Our DofE assessors are also a minimum of Hill and Moorland Leaders or Summer Mountain leader qualified. For you, this means you are able to use them as an additional member of staff who understands the constraints of the environment they're working in and can be self-sufficient during the expedition. This offers you extra peace of mind and value for money.
The assessor will provide you with a typed Assessor report and upload them to eDofE for you.
