--- title: "Duke of Edinburgh" url: "https://www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/personal-development/duke-of-edinburgh" school: "Tottington High School" --- # Duke of Edinburgh **The Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award** The Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award (DofE) is a life-changing experience that offers students in year 9 and above the chance to have fun with friends, discover new interests and talents, and develop essential skills for life and work. Open to all students in year 9 and above, the DofE is a globally recognised programme with three progressive levels—Bronze, Silver and Gold—though at Tottington High School we currently offer the Bronze Award to Year 9 students. To achieve the Bronze Award, students complete four sections: - Volunteering: Give back to your community or school by helping at a local charity, coaching younger students, or participating in environmental projects - Physical: Boost your fitness by joining a school team, trying a new sport or improving your performance in one you currently do. - Skills: Learn something completely new, This could be a musical instrument, photography, a language or craft, the choice is yours. - Expedition: Embark on both a practice and final expedition. This is an exciting overnight journey with your peers, navigating your route and setting up camp in the outdoors. The Award is not a competition, but a personal challenge that helps young people build resilience, independence, problem-solving ability, teamwork, and confidence. Completing the Bronze Award enhances CVs, university and job applications, and is highly valued by employers who recognise the work-ready skills it develops. At its heart, the DofE is about inspiring young people to push boundaries, grow as individuals, and gain experiences that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. ### Personal Development - [Tottington Pledge](https://www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/personal-development/tottington-pledge) - [Careers Education](https://www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/personal-development/careers-education) - [Community Links](https://www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/personal-development/community-links) - [Duke of Edinburgh](https://www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/personal-development/duke-of-edinburgh) - [Extra-Curricular Activities](https://www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/personal-development/extra-curricular-activities) - [PSHE](https://www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/personal-development/pshe) - [Recognition and awards](https://www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/personal-development/Recognition-and-awards) - [School Partners](https://www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/personal-development/school-partners) - [SMSC & British Values](https://www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/personal-development/smsc-british-values) - [Student Leadership](https://www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/personal-development/student-leadership) - [![Shaw trust](https://files.schudio.com/tottington-high-school/images/partners/SET-Logo-2021.jpeg)](https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/) - ![LGBTQ+](https://files.schudio.com/tottington-high-school/images/partners/School-logo-competition-winner(1).png) - [![CEOP](https://files.schudio.com/tottington-high-school/images/partners/ceop-button2-copy.png)](https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/) - ![Flag Awards](https://files.schudio.com/tottington-high-school/images/partners/rainbow-flags-1(1).png) - [![Music Mark](https://files.schudio.com/tottington-high-school/images/partners/Music_Mark_copy.png)](https://www.musicmark.org.uk) - ![HSBC Smart Money 2026](https://files.schudio.com/tottington-high-school/images/partners/HSBCUKSmartMoneyBadge2026.png) [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2366.94454803305!2d-2.3402890839295667!3d53.61229176245827!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x487ba4644eafc42b%3A0xb4de8eb7e031c445!2sTottington%20High%20School%20Academy!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1654010124132!5m2!1sen!2suk) **Tottington High School** Headteacher Louise Jaunbocus-Cooper Laurel Street Tottington Bury BL8 3LY Tel: 01204 882 327 Email: [![Shaw Education Trust](https://files.schudio.com/shaw-education-trust-2/images/logo/set-misc/footer-logo-v1.png)](https://shaw-education.org.uk) **Shaw Education Trust** Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road Kidsgrove ST7 4DL VAT: GB 358822467 Tel: 01782 948259 Email: Company Number: 09067175 ### Shaw Education Trust - [About Shaw Education Trust](https://www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/about-shaw-education-trust) ### Staff Links - [iTrent](https://ce0524li.webitrent.com/ce0524li_ess/) - [Special Leave Request](https://forms.office.com/e/5zuDuWaBqp) - [Office.com](http://www.office.com) ### Work with us - [Current Vacancies](https://tottington-bury.schoolrecruiter.com/) ### Contact Us - [Click here to contact us](https://tottington.bury.sch.uk/contact) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TottingtonHighTHS) © Copyright 2022–2026 Tottington High School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.tottington.bury.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)