Running DofE expeditions

The expedition section is usually run by the DofE unit. You can find out more about the requirements on the Expedition page.

Deliver the training

The training you need to deliver is outlined in the Expedition training framework.

The DofE team has made a useful Expedition training pack to help you deliver the training, including participant notes.

Plan the practice and qualifying expedition

Please look at the expedition requirements for full information on making sure the requirements are met. The expedition guide gives useful information on running expeditions.

• eDofE mapping user guide
• DofE expedition resources
• How to run DofE expeditions
• Expedition kit list
• Route card templates
• Joint Explorer and Network expeditions

Expedition supervisor

The expedition supervisor must be present on all expeditions. They're responsible for the safety, health and welfare of the group whilst on expedition and work in partnership with the assessor to monitor the group throughout their expedition.

The supervisor would need to hold a relevant Nights Away permit and follow the relevant activity guidance for the mode of travel. They must make sure that the expedition is notified to their County DofE Lead to check that the DofE requirements can be met. They also need to make sure that Scouts rules are followed, including any additional adventurous activity permits required, Nights Away notification and Lead Volunteer approval.

Expedition assessor

Expedition assessors need to be accredited by the DofE and registered to assess with Scouts. Read our guidance for expedition assessors to learn more.

The assessor must be 18+ and not related to the participant. They'll write an assessor's report which can be submitted via the DofE website or using the card in the welcome pack.

Record expeditions on eDofE

You can use the Expedition set up function within eDofE to create the expedition for participants. Creating a sub group allows you to set up an expedition for the whole group.