Please note that according to the DofE leader's handbook
'- It’s acceptable to know up to 50% of participants, but providers should feel empowered to plan their group composition in a way they feel best meets the outcomes of the section and provides a good residential experience for all attending. This percentage is included to increase access to the section, particularly for those who experience marginalisation, ensuring providers can offer low-cost opportunities without having to restrict numbers.
- This percentage should not be treated as a target. Strictly adhering to it could risk some participants failing to meet their outcomes if others drop out after registration. While some situations will inevitably be beyond an organisation’s control, processes should be built into registration to minimise these risks – for instance, requesting the details of participants’ DofE centres in advance.
- Splitting participants into different subgroups can allow for better mixing with new people and enable residentials to better meet the outcomes of the section.
- Organisers would be expected to create opportunities for all participants to experience an element of shared and purposeful activity with people they don’t know.'
Please keep this in mind when planning transport and recommending the same dates to friends.