Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 83643

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme

Tabled: 20 October 2025
Answered: 28 October 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

Liberal DemocratEpsom and Ewell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help increase participation in the Duke of Edinburgh award.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
I met with the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award in November 2024 and have visited the DofE Award in June 2025. DCMS is providing £1.5 million of funding in FY 25/26 to support Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision schoo...

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