update Important information from the Charity Staff changes


There have been some staffing movements at the DofE recently: • We welcome Jenni Anderson to the role of Fundraising Director, following the departure of Jacqui Larcombe.


• Peter Singleton has moved from the South West Region to become Director for the South East, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Christian Scott.


• Heather Thompson has taken over as Director for the South West Region.


Wally Keay


The DofE is sad to report the passing of Wally Keay in December. Wally was a prominent figure in the expedition world and was an invaluable source of advice and expertise which helped develop the DofE’s Expedition section over 20 years. Wally also created a major edition of the DofE’s highly regarded Expedition Guide.


eDofE expedition set up


We recently made some changes to the way expeditions are set up in eDofE. The changes are based on feedback from the DofE network and are designed to make the expedition set up process easier for adults and participants. Resources outlining what’s changed and why, along with a user guide, are available within eDofE.


Cumbria Assessor Network


The Cumbria Assessor Network is one of the busiest networks for DofE with over 2,000 Gold assessments in 2016. Cumbria is considered one of the most beautiful regions in the country and we have a fantastic team of Network Assessors available to support Gold expeditions. The Assessors have many years’ experience assessing in the Lake District and offer a truly independent assessment as required for the Gold Award. Further details can be found on DofE.org/cumbria. If you would be interested in having the Network assess your Gold expedition, please contact kate.worrall@DofE.org.


AAP SPOTLIGHT Cook for Life


Our fantastic five-day course gives students skills and confidence to cook healthy delicious food for life.


Each day is dedicated to food suited to a student budget and covers fish, meat, vegetables, pasta, rice, pulses, puddings, bread, biscuits and cakes.


The course puts in place skills for life and encourages an interest


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in cooking by building confidence. Students work in small classes in a stunning kitchen with a high ratio of tutors to students.


Our location offers students a taste of a Cambridge student’s life. Students stay across the road in Homerton College with 24/7 porter service.


APPROVED ACTIVITY PROVIDER


Cambridge Cookery School 5 High Green High Green


Great Shelford CAMBRIDGE CB22 5EG


Facebook: www.facebook.com/cookeryschool Twitter: @ccookeryschool


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Approved Activity Providers


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Our most recently signed-up AAPs... Above and Beyond


– Developing Potential CIC Albany Outdoors – Youth Service Achieving for Children All-Aboard! Watersports Aspen Outdoors Ltd Atlas Adventures Ltd Blairdavach Outdoor Education Centre - Glasgow City Council


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Cardiff International White Water Carlton Lodge – North Yorkshire Youth Epic Outdoors Extending Horizons Gecko Experience Hampshire County Council High Borrans OEC Lancashire County Council Land & Wave


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Mousley House Farm Cookery School Over The Wall


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Reach Out Adventures Ridgeline Adventures Limited Rock the Boat Activities Sharp Shots Photography Sporting NRG Limited Stagecoach Isleworth The Hope Foundation for Street Children (UK)


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Venture Outdoor Young Enterprise Northern Ireland


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A key to symbols is available at DofE.org/aap Try our AAP Finder: DofE.org/finder


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