Preparing Young People for Life and Work Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Annual Statistical Report 2012 – 2013 Introduction I am pleased to present the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Annual Statistical Report for 2012/13 which details levels of engagement and attainment by young people across the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. In a year that has presented the sector with significant challenges, the DofE in Richmond Youth Service has exceeded expectations. This year has been another record year for us, demonstrated by welcoming nearly 1500 new participants and presenting over 800 Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards. This achievement is especially significant as it follows a period of rapid growth in Richmond, which over the last 5 years has seen participation grow by 63% and has seen a 166% increase in the number of young people achieving a Bronze, Silver or Gold award. We have been adaptive, reflective and resourceful in our approach in order to retain and build upon our networks and having had a hugely successful year in 2011/12 with over double the number of awards achieved in comparison to the previous year, we are delighted to be reporting yet another year of overwhelming success. Over the last three years a number of long term measures have been put in place to ensure that the quality of a young person’s experience whilst undertaking their DofE is maintained at a high level and we can now see the results from these. In 2009/10 the completion rate (i.e. the percentage of young people who finish their awards) was 33%, which was more or less in line with the London average. This year has however seen our completion rate rise to 67% and we continue to boast the highest number of awards achieved of all London Boroughs. With an estimated 2000 young people in Richmond now actively participating in the DofE annually, it is clear that the DofE is viewed as more relevant and valuable in terms of young people’s personal development than it ever has been before. With increasing social and financial pressures affecting young people, many participants cite the valuable contribution that DofE makes when presenting themselves to prospective universities, colleges and employers alike. Additionally, the flexibility of a DofE programme allows it to be both relevant and provide opportunity for significant personal development to all young people, regardless of their background, abilities or interests. It is therefore of little surprise that DofE is the most popular and recognised accredited youth programme in the UK and the continued investment and support through the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames and from our associated networks is therefore imperative. In summary, with an appreciation for the rising demand for DofE, against a backdrop of continued change and the need to be resourceful, we continue to achieve a high level of growth in participation and attainment. Our network of DofE Centres continues to have a significant role in ensuring young people, irrespective of their background or starting point, have availability to a quality DofE programme. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all of the DofE centres, staff and volunteers and all of our partners in our wider network for their invaluable contribution. Rob Clark Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Manager London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Annual Statistical Report 2012-2013 Page 2 of 14 What’s it all about? The DofE Charity “The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) supports over 275,000 people aged 14-24 every year. Our ethos is to enable every young person of every background to take part in our programmes and succeed, regardless of any barriers.” DofE Programmes DofE programmes are at one of three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. There are four sections at Bronze and Silver level and five at Gold. With assistance from DofE Leaders, participants select and set objectives in each of the following areas: Volunteering : undertaking service to individuals or the community Physical : improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities. Skills : developing practical and social skills and personal interests. Expedition : planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad. At Gold level, participants must do an additional fifth Residential section, which involves staying and working away from home doing a shared activity. Who can do it? Absolutely anyone aged between 14 and 24! Because DofE programmes are all about getting out there, having fun and self-development, anyone can achieve. Young people choose what they do in each section and set their own personal challenges; it’s not about being first. It’s non-competitive and focuses on helping young people to improve existing skills or gain new talents, abilities or perspectives and being the best they can. Why should young people do their DofE? Doing their DofE can be a life-changing adventure. On the way participants will do their own exciting and challenging programme of activities to help them reach their full potential. They’ll learn new skills, help others, have fun, make new friends and gain a great sense of achievement. Employers, colleges and universities really value the Duke Lawrence Thomas on his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s of Edinburgh’s Award and know what it says about someone who’s an Award holder. Award Expedition in Snowdonia, July 2012 Annual Statistical Report 2012-2013 Page 3 of 14 Richmond New Starters and Awards Achieved Richmond Overall Percentage Numbers Richmond Annual New Starts and Change Completions 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 1 Year 5 year 1600 ENROLMENTS 889 966 1132 1193 1445 21% 63% 1400 646 612 750 796 1007 27% 56% Bronze 1200 Silver 149 208 259 297 323 9% 117% 1000 800 Gold 94 146 123 100 115 15% 22% AWARDS 600 311 289 331 696 826 19% 166% ACHIEVED 400 Bronze 223 211 239 501 594 19% 166% 200 Silver 62 52 64 142 179 26% 189% 0 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 Gold 26 26 28 53 53 0% 104% ENROLMENTS AWARDS GAINED COMPLETION 38% 33% 36% 61% 68% RATE* The last 12 month period has seen a 21% growth in enrolments, with some 250 additional participants taking part in their DofE. The previous year’s growth in Awards Achieved has been sustained and this year has seen an additional 130 participants awarded with a DofE Award. The Completion Rate has again improved – now 2 out of every 3 participants who enrol on to a DofE Programme go on to complete it. With growth shown in every area and a high completion rate to match, we can be extremely confident in the quality of DofE delivery in Richmond. Annual Statistical Report 2012-2013 Page 4 of 14 Summary breakdown (2012-2013) – a brief summary of the most relevant DofE Centre figures for 2012-13. Enrolled Completed Enrolment Completion DofE Centre Name (2012-13) (2012-13) Growth Growth Completion rate Christs School 48 23 14% -21% 55% German School London 62 14 121% + 50% Grey Court School 49 4 -18% -73% 7% Hampton Academy 20 0 + + N/A Hampton Court House 0 1 -100% + 0% Hampton School 235 156 10% 41% 75% Hampton Youth Project 5 5 -38% + 63% Harrodian School 83 70 -7% 4% 69% Lady Eleanor Holles School 157 133 -5% 19% 77% Open Award Centre 70 72 -9% 41% 116% Orleans Park School 60 36 22% 100% 73% Radnor House 37 0 + + N/A Richmond Housing Partnership 13 0 + + N/A Richmond Park Academy 3 0 -80% -100% 0% Richmond Upon Thames College 28 12 -24% -45% 32% St Catherine's School 51 35 -18% 84% 56% St Paul's School 158 71 44% -31% 54% Teddington School 121 28 83% -20% 42% Twickenham Academy 78 34 117% -6% 94% Virtual Centre 2 12 + + N/A Waldegrave School for Girls 165 120 32% 79% 96% Growth : Where this year’s figure has increased from the previous year’s figure of 0, the percentage growth can obviously not be calculated. Where this is the case, the + sign is used to depict an increase. For ease of reading, positive growth is coded in green . A growth of -10% to 0% is considered more or less irrelevant and has correspondingly been coded amber . A growth of -10% or less requires addressing and this has correspondingly been coded red . Completion rate : A 50% completion rate target is set each year for all centres. 40% is expected. Annual Statistical Report 2012-2013 Page 5 of 14 Full Statistical breakdown (2012-2013) – the number of participants in each centre starting and finishing their award in the year 2012-2013. Enrolled (2012-13) Completed (2012-13) DofE Centre Name Bronze Silver Gold Total Bronze Silver Gold Total Christs School 46 2 0 48 18 5 0 23 German School London 62 0 0 62 14 0 0 14 Grey Court School 49 0 0 49 4 0 0 4 Hampton Academy 20 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 Hampton Court House 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Hampton School 114 92 29 235 86 51 19 156 Hampton Youth Project 5 0 0 5 5 0 0 5 Harrodian School 48 26 9 83 47 21 2 70 Lady Eleanor Holles School 77 59 21 157 88 39 6 133 Open Award Centre 15 32 23 70 44 13 15 72 Orleans Park School 60 0 0 60 36 0 0 36 Radnor House 28 9 0 37 0 0 0 0 Richmond Housing Partnership 13 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 Richmond Park Academy 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 Richmond Upon Thames College 8 20 0 28 4 6 2 12 St Catherine's School 36 13 2 51 34 1 0 35 St Paul's School 132 0 26 158 62 0 9 71 Teddington School 121 0 0 121 28 0 0 28 Twickenham Academy 40 34 4 78 16 18 0 34 Virtual Centre 1 0 1 2 7 5 0 12 Waldegrave School for Girls 129 36 0 165 100 20 0 120 Annual Statistical Report 2012-2013 Page 6 of 14 Full statistical breakdown (2012-13) 2012-2013 250 200 150 – the number of participants in each centre starting 100 50 0 Enrolled Christs