The Air Cadets is the biggest user of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

The D of E Award as it is often called is a nationwide scheme that enables young people to get a qualification, gain many skills and above all make new friends and have a laugh as many Cadets and staff from 2359 (Woolton) often do.

There are three levels of awards, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each level has four main elements; Volunteering, Physical, Skill and Expedition, for Gold level you also have to complete a residential task were you stay and work away from home.

You have to be 14 to enroll on the DofE scheme at Bronze level, 15 for Silver level and 16 for Gold, The entire scheme will take about a year for each level.

At Woolton we have several members of staff that are qualified to lead expeditions and along with the NCO's will be happy to help and support you with any part of the scheme.