The Duke of Edinburgh award is offered to pupils in Year 10. It’s an opportunity for pupils to take part in challenging new activities. The Award allows pupils to develop a sense of responsibility and independence, giving pupils the confidence to work with new people and develop skills such as team work, co-operation and leadership. These are all transferable skills that are applicable to a professional working environment. Pupils are taken out of their comfort zone and into a place where they will push themselves to succeed.  The most important thing about the Award is they all have a brilliant time doing it.