The 9th edition of the DofE Leaders’ Handbook is here!

The DofE Leaders’ Handbook gives you all the information you need to be a DofE Leader and run programmes with your group. In the Handbook you will discover how the DofE works, what your responsibilities are as a Leader and the support available from the DofE charity.

In recent years, we’ve been working to make sure that no young person misses out on doing their DofE. The latest version of the Handbook reflects recent changes to the Expedition and Residential section requirements, designed to enhance accessibility and relevance.

The new edition is available as a free digital download, so you can access it on your device, wherever you are. Later this year, we’ll also release the hard copy for purchase from DofE Shop.

Please ensure that you are using the 9th edition of the Leaders’ Handbook. All previous versions are now out of date.