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Resources available from Herefordshire Council

Each Group and Access Organisation is provided with a range of free publications. From the summer of 2008 we will be running down our stocks in preparation for the release of new publicity materials. Please contact us to check availability.

There is also a range of material and resources available for loan. There is usually no charge for this service.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Posters

One to represent each section of the Award.

The Videos available are (VHS Format):

Something Big - You Don't Have to Climb Mountains. Published by the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, a compilation on four programmes on one tape:
- Never Say Never. 4 mins.
- Be Part of Something Big. 9 mins
- You Don't Have to Climb Mountains. 14 mins
- Giving Credit. 7 mins.
We also have two of the programmes on individual tapes:
- You Don't Have to Climb Mountains. 14 mins
- Be Part of Something Big. 9 mins
Water Hazards in the Mountains. Scottish Mountain Safety Forum. 20 mins.
Water Safety For Walkers. Scottish Mountain Safety Forum. 16 mins.

Information Boards and Display materials.

Self supporting six panel display board

The CD ROM's available are:

Deams for Groups
Best Practice Database 2002
Interactive Award Materials

Publications

We hold single copies of Resources relevant to the Award, extra copies can be ordered through the Office:

Access Organisations Information Pack
Award Officer Resource Pack.
Changing Lives. Reaching Young People Marginalised by Society
Developing Key Skills: A Guide for Leaders.
Expedition Guide
Expedition Supervisors Training Pack
Exploration Resource Pack
Programmes File
Quest for Quality.
The Award - Extending Its Reach.
The Award and Youth Work.
The Award - Working in Custody
The Award Working in Schools
Tomorrows Leaders
Teachers and Leaders Pack
Volunteer Induction Pack
Volunteer Record File.

Other publications

Countryside Code Education Pack
Overseas Expeditions and Fieldwork: A course for Teachers and Youth Leaders. Shane Winser and Giles Smith. Expedition Advisory Centre. RGS 2006.

For more information email dofeaward@herefordshire.gov.uk

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