MEMBERS of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Education, Sport and Children’s Services Committee were asked to note a report on Tuesday this week detailing the new model and structure for delivering the Duke of Edinburgh Award in the Western Isles.
The new model, which has been approved both by head office in Edinburgh and head office in Windsor, includes extending the expedition season which currently runs from April to October to January to December.
This will allow winter expeditions to take place for the first time through the award scheme.