Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expeditions for Schools
Learn Outdoors delivers Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) expeditions for schools across England and Wales. As a long-established DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP), we support schools with Silver DofE training, practice expeditions and qualifying expeditions, ensuring every programme meets DofE requirements while providing appropriate challenge and progression from Bronze level.
FULL SILVER DofE SUPPORT PACKAGE
We provide complete Silver DofE expedition support for schools, including:
- Silver DofE expedition training
- Navigation and route planning skills
- Expedition planning and risk awareness
- Equipment advice and preparation guidance
- Campsite bookings and land access coordination
- Practice expeditions
- Qualifying expeditions
- Qualified instructors and supervision
- Tracker technology
- Accredited DofE assessment and expedition sign-off
All Silver expeditions are delivered in line with current DofE guidance. Discover more about whats included in your DofE expedition.
OTHER PACKAGE OPTIONS
SILVER DofE EXPEDITION PACKAGE OPTIONS
Learn Outdoors offers flexible Silver DofE expedition packages, allowing schools to choose the level of support that best suits their staff experience, resources and budget.
Package options include:
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Full-service Silver expeditions (with or without kit):
We manage planning, training, campsites, instructors, assessors and expedition logistics, with equipment available where required. -
Instructor-led expeditions:
Schools manage logistics and equipment while Learn Outdoors supplies qualified instructors, supervisors and assessors. -
In-school or local expeditions with partial support:
Schools lead expedition logistics, equipment and staffing, with Learn Outdoors providing additional qualified instructors where required to support safe and effective delivery.
We are happy to tailor Silver DofE expedition packages to your needs. Talk to us about the level of involvement you’d like us to provide.
What Is A Silver DofE Expedition?
The Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition builds on the skills developed at Bronze level and introduces a higher level of independence, challenge and responsibility.
A typical Silver DofE expedition involves:
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3 days of walking as a self-sufficient team
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2 nights camping at approved campsites
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Longer daily routes with increased navigation demands
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Independent decision-making while navigating between checkpoints
Before the assessed expedition, participants complete training and a practice expedition, developing advanced navigation, campcraft, teamwork and leadership skills.
During the qualifying expedition, groups walk independently while being remotely supervised by our experienced instructors, supported by the use of tracker technology, in line with DofE guidance. This structure allows students to take ownership of their expedition while remaining safe and supported.
Learn Outdoors works closely with schools to introduce students to expeditioning in a way that is supportive, confidence-building and age-appropriate, while still meeting the required level of challenge set by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Why Choose Learn Outdoors?
Schools choose Learn Outdoors as their Silver DofE expedition provider in because we offer:
- A nationally recognised DofE Approved Activity Provider
- Straightforward pricing
- Extensive experience delivering DofE expeditions across the UK
- Carefully selected routes suitable for Silver expeditions
- Clear progression to Gold expeditions
- Fully qualified instructors, course directors and accredited DofE assessors
- Dedicated office team to support you before, during and after your expedition
We work in close partnership with school DofE coordinators to ensure every expedition meets both educational and logistical requirements.
To find out more about what sets us apart visit our Why Choose Us page.
Areas We Regularly Work In
Learn Outdoors regularly delivers DofE expeditions for schools in:
- Surrey
- etc
We deliver DofE expeditions nationwide across England and Wales, chat to us about your school’s DofE requirements.
Bronze DofE expeditions are typically delivered close to a school’s location, particularly for younger participants.
Silver DofE Expeditions For Schools
Schools choose Learn Outdoors for their Silver DofE expeditions because we understand the need to balance increased challenge with strong preparation and support.
We regularly support:
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Silver DofE expeditions for secondary schools
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Silver DofE expeditions in South East England
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Silver DofE expeditions near London for schools seeking manageable travel
Our Silver programmes encourage independence, resilience and confident decision-making.
PRICING
WHATS INCLUDED
PROGRESSION BEYOND SILVER
Completing a Silver DofE expedition prepares participants for the increased demands of Gold DofE expeditions.
Many schools choose to progress to Gold DofE expeditions nationally in more remote, challnging environments
Learn Outdoors supports schools through the full DofE journey.
Gold DofE
Gold DofE Locations
FAQs
How Difficult Is The Expedition?
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Get In Touch
Planning a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition for your school?
Speak to Learn Outdoors about Bronze DofE training, practice and qualifying expeditions.