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Duke of Edinburgh's Award

TLA DofE Logo idea (002)At The Langley Academy, we provide the opportunity for students to work towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award starting at Bronze and progressing onto Silver and Gold level. All levels are highly recognised by universities and employers, as the Award gives a clear indication of a student’s skill set, motivation and commitment.


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The Award is not part of the routine taught curriculum and is therefore open to all students to apply for as an enrichment activity.  We routinely have more students wishing to take part in the Award programme than we can support with our current staffing levels, so entry is very competitive.

For any queries about the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme offered at The Langley Academy, please contact any of the following members of staff:

For more information about the Award and the requirements at each level please see the separate pages for Bronze, Silver and Gold, or visit the Award official website at www.dofe.org.

Please click on the expandable sections below for information of the different awards and expectations.

Bronze Award

You can start the Bronze Award when you are in the school year in which you will turn 14. The opportunity to do the Bronze Award commences in the September of Year.

BXM Outdoors, a DofE Approved Activity Provider will be our leading our practice and expedition.  They may be reached at Outdoor & Camping Equipment | School Expeditions | BXM Outdoors.

Silver Award

You can start the Silver Award when you are in the school year in which you will turn 15, The opportunity to do the Silver Award commences in the September of Year 10.

The Silver Award programme has 4 sections - Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition. You must do a minimum of 6 months for Volunteering, and one of Physical and Skills for 6 months and the other for 3. It is participants choice which they choose to do for longer.

Expedition section enables participants to develop their navigation skills learnt during their Bronze award by executing 2 self-sufficient expeditions within a team. 

Gold Award

You can start the Gold Award when you are in the school year in which you will turn 17. The opportunity to do the Gold Award will therefore commence in the September of Year 12.

The Gold Award programme has 5 sections - Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Residential and Expedition. You need to do at least 12 months Volunteering and a minimum of 12 months on either Physical or Skills and 6 months on the other. It is up to you which one you do for longer.

Expedition section enables participants to extend their navigation and camping skills learnt during their Silver award by executing 2 self-sufficient expeditions within a team.

The residential section is independently organised and an opportunity for participants to meet new people. This section would involve spending 5 days and 4 nights in a new environment.

Expedition Kit

As part of the cost, the majority of kit is provided by The Langley Academy.

A kit list is provided by The Langley Academy however more information can be found on the D of E website - www.DofE.org/shopping/expedition-kit

We loan students Tents, Trangia’s, Gas, Maps, Compasses, sleeping mats and Rucksacks. If needed, we do have some sleeping bags which we lend out however most students prefer to have their own.

The essential kit not provided is Walking boots and Expedition food. We recommend purchasing walking boots early following the advise below.

What has D of E has meant to you?

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@LangleyAcademy - Aug 2
Costa Rica – Day 6 Morning: volunteered at the local school, sanding and repainting their chain link fence with the materials we donated. Afternoon: camp waste sorting for better recycling and disposal.#CommunitySupport pic.twitter.com/6rpYPoYtBG— The Arbib Education Trust () August 2, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Aug 1
Costa Rica – Day 5 🌳 Morning: planting native trees to help protect Marino Ballena National Park. ♻️ Afternoon: beach clean-up with Ocean Conservancy — 53kg of waste collected and logged!#Reforestation pic.twitter.com/3ibrixypKB— The Arbib Education Trust () August 1, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Aug 1
Costa Rica – Day 4 🌿 Morning cultural tour with a local guide, ending in a refreshing dip at Whale Tail Beach. 🛠️ Afternoon challenge: repairing jungle roads — Hard physical work in challenging conditions but good progress was made. pic.twitter.com/ldof4nOmLH— The Arbib Education Trust () August 1, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jul 31
Second Caño Island dives — down to 16m! Teyha earned her PADI cert! Caitlin reached the ocean floor, Daniyal joined a project group (and is now blending in to confuse the newcomers 😄). New sightings: barracuda, puffer fish & stingray. Wrapped up with seed shell painting! pic.twitter.com/yR9cYY8RZK— The Arbib Education Trust () July 31, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jul 31
Costa Rica Day 2 🐋 Unforgettable first open water dive at Caño Island — down to 10m! 🐢 Turtles, sharks, vibrant fish, dolphins on the way in, and a humpback whale on the way out! 🌮Afternoon: handmade tortillas with halloumi, then a chill beach visit. pic.twitter.com/hlAp7fmAOV— The Arbib Education Trust () July 31, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jul 30
What a trip of a lifetime for our students! Here's what they got up to on day 1..... https://t.co/w1hNCnMs9A— The Langley Academy () July 30, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jul 29
An amazing CAS Week at TLA! 🎨 Creativity: Cookery, dance, DJing & more 🏃 Activity: Boxing, tri-golf & a 10km challenge 🩺 Service: First Aid, dissections & NHS/STEM insights 🌊 Trips: Brighton Pier & the i360 Big thanks to all for a week of fun, growth & discovery! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/kMm1HcsYEZ— The Arbib Education Trust () July 29, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jul 18
Yay - we did it! That's another successful year wrapped up. See what our students have been up to in our last newsletter of the year: https://t.co/MLRBJXvhGi Have a fabulous Summer break 🌞— The Langley Academy () July 18, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jul 17
We're incredibly proud of our rowers—huge congratulations to Tomasz, Charlie (Y9), and Maisie (Y7) for earning fully funded places at the Eton Dorney Summer Rowing Camp! With over £1,000 in grants awarded, their hard work and dedication truly paid off. https://t.co/vef8NH23YI— The Langley Academy () July 17, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jul 16
Huge thanks to everyone who makes the programme such a success! From 1:1 coaching to ‘Into the Wild’ adventures and career trips, it’s helping our students grow in confidence and resilience.! We look forward to continuing this inspiring partnership. pic.twitter.com/PPpL079gYD— The Arbib Education Trust () July 16, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jul 16
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Sixth Form Welcome Morning! 👏 A heartfelt thanks to our fantastic former students who returned to share their own personal experiences and offer valuable advice – your support means so much to our school community. pic.twitter.com/ktVAAFzuOq— The Arbib Education Trust () July 16, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jul 14
Thank you for supporting our mission to keep students active! At TLA, we believe a healthy mind and body is the foundation for success. https://t.co/JCMkwo9pZm— The Langley Academy () July 14, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jul 10
Thank you for visiting and discussing our current provision. Together, we hope to continue building a system where every student feels they belong in mainstream education. Where all pupils receive the support, care, and opportunities they need to succeed. pic.twitter.com/VfXfCJuiZn— The Arbib Education Trust () July 10, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jul 7
Great effort from our rowers at Egham Regatta! Our WJ14.4x+ crew beat Surbiton HS before a close race vs Tormead. Tomasz & Oliver raced well in J15.1x, both losing to the eventual NSR medallist. Next up: Kingston Borough Regatta on Sun 13 July! pic.twitter.com/nYKimndne7— The Arbib Education Trust () July 7, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jul 7
Our students spoke with courage on powerful topics—mental health, autism, religion, identity & body image—in this year’s . Their honesty & confidence left a lasting impact. Congrats to our final 7 from 31 incredible participants! 👏#PublicSpeaking pic.twitter.com/XLWivKz97C— The Arbib Education Trust () July 7, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jun 25
Exciting News from The Langley Heritage Primary! The Langley Heritage Primary, also part of The Arbib Education Trust, – is growing and launching its brand-new nursery in September 2025! Interested in a place? Get in touch at: 👉nursery.org https://t.co/zghDdcezwU— The Langley Academy () June 25, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jun 23
National Sports Week was in full swing! 🏏 Our girls kicked things off at the Girls Cricket Festival at — a fun, active boost to confidence and wellbeing! We had a whole week of exciting activities. Let’s keep moving! 🙌#NationalSportsWeek pic.twitter.com/z9ynKLtRU8— The Arbib Education Trust () June 23, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jun 20
Day 3: Ancient Wonders & Engineering Feats Another unforgettable day of discovery! Our students explored the , , home of Bronze Age legends like the Mask of Agamemnon and the awe-inspiring acoustics of #Classics pic.twitter.com/ShWV4a8MZt— The Arbib Education Trust () June 20, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jun 19
Saddle up for new opportunities! 🐎 We loved having visit—our students tried the simulated horse and got a taste of the racing world. Who knows — the next champion jockey might be right here! pic.twitter.com/31GBZG1Uli— The Arbib Education Trust () June 19, 2025
@LangleyAcademy - Jun 19
Day 2: Unlocking the mysteries of the ancient world 🔮 Our CARPE students stepped back in time with a visit to Delphi — once home to the legendary oracle and centre of ancient wisdom. We predict this enriching experience will stay with them for years to come!#Classics pic.twitter.com/0AO725zzFL— The Arbib Education Trust () June 19, 2025
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