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Founded in 1956, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is the world’s leading youth achievement award for 14-24 year olds, with over 438,000 young people currently doing their DofE in the UK.
Our mission is to inspire, guide and support young people in their self-development and recognise their achievements.
St Paul’s School has been educating young scholars for over 500 years. The entry points are at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and 16+ and admission is following a successful examination process and interview.
The founder John Colet opened the doors to St Paul’s School in 1509 to educate boys “from all nacions and countres indifferently”, regardless of race, creed or social background. The School is committed to the founder’s vision and offer financial support for any boy who is successful in the entry procedure and fulfils the bursary criteria.
Leighton Park School is a co-educational independent school founded on Quaker values. Catering for both day and boarding students aged 11-18, the school is set in 65 acres of beautiful park land in Reading, Berkshire.
Outstanding academic achievement and pastoral care are supported by the school's distinctive ethos, based upon Quaker values. Young people are part of a forward-looking, busy and active community that gives them an exceptional and enriching preparation for life, one where they have time: time to learn and to grow; time to understand themselves, their worth as individuals and the worth of others.