Managing Director Chris Short being presented with our AAP licence by the Earl of Wessex

10 reasons for using FFE for your DofE Award:

  • We provide services designed to meet the requirements of the Award
  • We have a full understanding of the Award requirements
  • All our itineraries are tailored to meet the requirements of the school
  • We can guarantee we will meet the 20 conditions specified by the Award
  • We work closely with the school to ensure each pupil will meet the required competencies
  • Provide  'in country' familiarisation (practice) time before the qualifying expedition phase to ensure all are prepared
  • Comprehensive Information packs and kits lists provided with 15 - 20% discounts available
  • Staff trained in the Award
  • We can provide Duke of Edinburgh Assessors
  • Support and advice provided throughout the planning of the expedition

Why Use Us?

Far Frontiers are experts in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award overseas.

We are proud to have been the first Approved Activity Provider for the DofE Scheme.

  1. Our personal service allows you to design your own itinerary with expert advice from our trained staff
  2. You will be given 2 FREE staff places for groups of 13 and above
  3. Your expedition will include a FREE DofE Assessor (who may also take the role of Far Frontiers Expeditions Leader)
  4. Far Frontiers have an impeccable safety record
  5. From expedition inception to completion your own personal expedition coordinator will help and guide you
  6. In the summer of 2010 a record breaking number of students qualified for their Gold Award in the Himalayas, jungles of Borneo and the Atlas Mountains of North Africa!  Teams were trekking with "remote supervision" under the 20 new conditions and, in Morocco, three schools also qualified for their residential sections, working alongside local school children on critically-needed community projects.

Background

The mission statement of The Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award charity is simple:

"To inspire, guide and support young people in their self-development and recognise their achievements."

DofE have recently rebranded, and they are building on the already successful model which holds heritage and a royal endorsement.  Now they are looking to the future to ensure the Award is contemporary, exciting and continues to be one of the most prestigious recognitions of achievement.  Following their review DofE want to ensure that quality of all elements are maintained.  To do this they have introduced the Approved Activity Provider (AAP) Licence.  Far Frontiers Expeditions (FFE) is the first AAP to be appointed.  Very soon Local Operating Authorities will only accept applications from licensed AAPs for any Duke of Edinburgh expedition.

Far Frontiers Expeditions was the first Approved Activity Provider for DofE.  They have recognised we provide the services and meet the standards required of The Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition services.  We are the first and leading company to take on this new initiative.  We have worked very closely with the Award Head Office in making this a success.  This new licence will ensure quality control on your expedition and be a guarantee that your Duke of Edinburgh expedition will meet all the criteria specified in the 20 Conditions.

Organising a Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition can often involve a lot of extra work.  You have the pressure of ensuring your expedition ticks all the mandatory Award requirements.  We can now put your mind at rest by guaranteeing that the FFE Award itineraries we offer will all meet these requirements and will be recognised by your Local Operating Authority.

Far Frontiers - the Experts

Charlie Richards is the appointed DofE officer for FFE.  She is dedicated to providing information on all aspects of the Award.  You can ask her any of your DofE questions on 0844 800 9029 or email her on dofe@farfrontiers.co.uk.

Far Frontiers Expeditions will support you throughout your expedition preparation to ensure it runs smoothly, safely and effectively.  Our expertise is in delivering Bronze, Silver and Gold Expedition Assessment abroad.

Quality

FFE pride themselves on being a leading provider of overseas expeditions for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and we have a wealth of experience in this area and a number of our staff are trained specifically for the Award.  All our itineraries are tailor made to meet the requirements of the school and Award specifications.  This will give Duke of Edinburgh Coordinators and school teachers involved in this process the confidence that expeditions with FFE will meet the strict requirements of The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and make your application a much easier process.

Safety

It is very important that all participants are prepared for their expedition and we incorporate a practice day into their itinerary for in country training.  The FFE leader and School Leaders can use this to help, advise and mentor the group so that they are ready for their remote supervision phase.  This is an opportunity to identify any areas that need revision or extra help and a chance for our staff to ensure everyone is physically and mentally fit.

We have an excellent safety record.

 

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Thursday, 9th September 2010Far Frontiers - Specialists in School Expeditions and the Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award