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The Award Handbook sets out the principles and requirements of the programme and details the steps to follow when setting up and operating an Award Group.

Make sure you are up to date with the content of the 6th edition of the DofE Handbook, either by purchasing the new edition from ASL or by downloading the 2008 update document.

The Programmes File provides sample programmes for each of the Service, Skills and Physical Recreation Sections of the Award. The Expedition Section contains additional advice to that given in the Award Handbook together with the common training syllabus, a sample equipment checklist and route card. The Residential Project pages give contact information for some of the main providers of residential opportunities

The file should be used in conjunction with the Award Handbook and/or Entrance Pack and is aimed at both Award Leaders and participants.

There is a Programme Matrix for each of the Service, Skills and Physical Recreation Sections, to help participants choose their programme by matching up their particular interests.

The programmes themselves are not prescriptive, but present a list of ideas which could be could be followed when undertaking an activity. One or more of the ideas can be developed and expanded to meet the time requirements.

If a participant cannot find an activity in the Programmes File to match their interests they can devise their own. The Skills Sections has advice on how write new programmes and the style used in this File gives a useful format.

The contents of this File, together with any updates and programme ideas for more specialist activities can be found on the Award's website: www.theaward.org

This comprehensive manual, aimed at young people themselves as well as leaders and all those concerned with expedition training, provides instruction in the basic skills of outdoor pursuits such as: Equipment; Campcraft; Navigation; Safety and Emergency Procedures.

The Guide provides a firm foundation on which young people can build and expand their understanding and experience and is an essential manual for all basic outdoor training.

This CD ROM presents the new Award Handbook and Programmes File in an easily navigable, interactive way. Allowing instant access to the information needed and the ability to print the pages required.

Also contained on the CD is footage ('Never say Never' and 'Be part of Something Big'), the Award Logo and Clipart - which can be downloaded - and useful addresses.

This pack includes ideas for activities in each Section to help participants chose what they want to do, together with planning sheets to set out goals or target.

There is also information on the Award's conditions and guidance, taken from the Handbook so participants know exactly what they need to do.

Planning sheets for each Section of the Award are included, enabling participants to keep a record of their involvement and make any notes on their progress.

There are three Record Books available, one for each level of the Award. These are where participants record their progress in the Award, and are essential for the assessment of the Award. These books are only available from County Duke of Edinburgh's Award Advisers, who are the only ones allowed to buy them direct from the Award Limited.