Leaders
Welcome to the leaders pages for the DofE, if there are any up dates or changes we think you should be aware of then they will be posted on the top of this page. Other information of interest such as courses we offer will be below.
To download the DofE1 form for expedition approval by EVC please go to the download section on this site!
For Leaders registration forms also see the Download section.
Forthcoming DofE Training Events:
Training:
Basic Expedition Leader Award (BELA)
13th – 16th Feb 2010 Based at Grendon with 2 evening sessions
20th – 21st Mar 2010 Based at Grendon with one over night
8th – 11th Apr 2010 2 days at Grendon, 2 Days assessment at Long Mind with overnight.
The BELA is a 10 day course, which on completion the leader will be qualified to take up to 14 young people on expedition in local and familiar lowland country. The course includes:
-Understanding Leadership
- Instructional Methods
- Planning and Preparation
- Conservation and Access
- Basic Navigation
- Appropriate Equipment
- Overnight Camp/ camp craft
- 4hour First aid
- Fitness and Weather conditions
- Demonstration of Leadership
We are able to offer a partial refund scheme that is reliant on the leader completing the BELA award and also helping on County expeditions.
If you are interested in doing the BELA then please contact Johanna Russell, jrussell@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Canoe Trainig
- A canoe course being held through the winter months to get leaders up to the level 1 and 2 UKCC coach. This is to encourage leaders to use canoeing as a Skill for their groups and also expanding the options for expeditions. Please contact Jo Russell if you are interested, jrussell@northamptonshire.gov.uk 01933 666833.
